Case Reports in Medicine (Jan 2011)

Metastatic Malignant Melanoma Mimicking Benign Breast Cysts

  • Marius Lund-Iversen,
  • Olav Inge Håskjold,
  • Hiep Phuc Dong,
  • Aasmund Berner

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/245832
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2011

Abstract

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Benign cysts are one of the most common mass-occupying lesions of the breast and are often investigated with triple diagnostic trial (clinical examination, radiology, and cytology). Malignant melanoma is one of medicine's imitators, and metastatic disease can mimic cysts. Thorough investigation of any breast mass is essential to clarify its nature.