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April 26, 2026The Breast Journal0 citationsOpen Access

Imaging Findings in Patients With Benign Adenomyoepithelioma: A Retrospective Analysis

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PÖPelin Seher ÖztekinÖÖÖzge ÖzdemirMinistry of HealthSYSelen YakıştıranMinistry of Health

Key Points

  • This research investigates imaging characteristics of benign adenomyoepithelioma to assist in diagnosis and treatment guidance.
  • Conducted a retrospective analysis of imaging findings in patients diagnosed with adenomyoepithelioma.
  • Evaluated ADC values, morphological features, and BI-RADS classification.
  • Analyzed the presence of microcalcifications and characteristics on T2-weighted images (T2WI).
  • Low ADC values were found to correlate with a suspicious imaging profile.
  • Absence of microcalcifications, along with oval or round shape and hyperintensity on T2WI, supported the distinction from malignant lesions.
  • Radiological findings emphasized the need for pathological confirmation and informed surgical approaches.

Abstract

Although AME often demonstrates benign morphological features, it is frequently categorized as BI-RADS 4 due to vascular and kinetic characteristics that raise suspicion for malignancy. Our findings suggest that relatively low ADC values further contribute to this suspicious imaging profile. However, the absence of suspicious microcalcifications, an oval or round shape, and hyperintensity on T2WI may aid in the differential diagnosis. Given the malignant potential of these lesions, wide local excision with negative margins is essential, and radiological findings play a crucial role in guiding the need for pathological confirmation.

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Öztekin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69edacbd4a46254e215b479ehttps://doi.org/10.1155/tbj/9666015
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