Breast osteoblastoma and recurrence after resection: Demonstration by color Doppler ultrasound.

Journal: Journal of X-ray science and technology
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Abstract

Osteoblastoma is a rare benign primary bone tumor, which occurs in any part of the skeleton. Extraskeletal osteoblastoma is rather rare. We presented an extremely rare case of extraskeletal osteoblastoma located in the breast. The tumor recurred 7 months later after resection and transformed to aggressive osteoblastoma. The histopathological features, ultrasonic manifestations and ultrasonic differential diagnoses of the primary and recurrent tumors were discussed. The recommended treatment of the tumor is surgical excision. Due to its tendency of recurrence and potential malignant transformation, adequate resection and careful follow up is essential.

Authors

  • Xia Li
    Research Center for Macromolecules and Biomaterials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
  • Hua Xin
    Department of Ultrasound, Shandong Provincial Hospital affiliated to Shandong University, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China.
  • Shifeng Yang
    Department of Radiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital affiliated to Shandong University, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China.
  • Miaoqing Zhao
    Department of Pathology, Shandong Provincial Hospital affiliated to Shandong University, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China.
  • Ximing Wang
  • Nan Zhang
    Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine II, Emergency General Hospital, Beijing, China.