Pseudoaneurysm of the breast

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Article type: Case Report

Authors: Filho, Ariosto Rodrigues Ribeiro^{a; *} | Machado, Aline Fortes^a | Vieira, Sabas Carlos^b | do Nascimento Teixeira Dantas, Aldecy Ribeiro Gonçalves^c

Affiliations: [a] Medical Department, UNINOVAFAPI University Centre, Piauí, Brasil | [b] UFPI (Edifício Shecap), CEP 640001-160 Teresina, Piauí, Brasil | [c] Clinica Med Imagem, CEP 64049-650 Teresina, Piauí, Brasil

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Ariosto Rodrigues Ribeiro Filho, %Medical student at Uninovafapi, Rua Honório Parente 675, apartamento 1801 (Edifício Vintage), CEP 64048-360 Teresina-Piauí, Brasil. Tel.: +55 86 9999 8192; E-mail: ariostorodrigues@hotmail.com

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Pseudoaneurysm of the breast is a very rare complication, which may occur after breast biopsy with a large core needle. We report a case of pseudoaneurysm of the breast that occurred after biopsy of a breast mass. CASE REPORT: The patient underwent core biopsy of a breast mass, progressing with extensive hematoma after the initial firing of the biopsy gun. Regression of the hematoma occurred but a nodular area persisted. A pseudoaneurysm was detected on ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging. DISCUSSION: An extensive breast hematoma following core needle biopsy usually regresses completely within a few weeks. The persistence of a vascularized lesion on ultrasound should draw attention to the diagnosis of pseudoaneurysm. This condition may be managed by endovascular procedure or surgical resection of the lesion.

Keywords: Breast, pseudoaneurysm

DOI: 10.3233/BD-140392

Journal: Breast Disease, vol. 35, no. 2, pp. 149-152, 2015