Emerg Radiol. 2016 Feb;23(1):67-77. doi: 10.1007/s10140-015-1360-3. Epub 2015 Nov 5.
Khadem N1,2, Reddy S3, Lee S4, Larsen L4, Walker D4.
Patients with pathologic processes of the breast commonly present in the Emergency Department (ED). Familiarity with the imaging and management of the most common entities is essential for the radiologist. Additionally, it is important to understand the limitations of ED imaging and management in the acute setting and to recognize when referrals to a specialty breast center are necessary. The goal of this article is to review the clinical presentations, pathophysiology, imaging, and management of emergency breast cases and common breast pathology seen in the ED.