Hamartomas of the Breast: Clinical, Radiologic, and Pathologic Manifestations

Abstract: Between 1986 and 1996, 35 patients with a diagnosis of hamartoma of the breast were seen at the Mayo Clinic. One patient had two lesions. The mean age was 50 years (range 21–86 years). Hamartomas were clinically identified as a palpable lump in 18 cases (11 were detected by the patient and 7 by a physician). The other 18 were identified mammographically. Twenty‐four lesions were in the left breast and 12 were in the right breast; 39% were located in the upper outer quadrant. Mammographically most hamartomas were ovoid, and the lesions were well circumscribed. Sonographically they were all solid, but 24% showed cystic areas. Pathologically the mean greatest diameter was 3.2 cm (range 1.0–7.5 cm). All but one lesion showed circumscription. The mean percentage of fibrous tissue was 78% (range 5–95%), fat 13% (range 0–95%), and epithelium 9% (range 1.0–60%). Calcifications were seen in four lesions. Ductal hyperplasia was present in 27% and adenosis in 70% of lesions. Twelve percent of patients had coexistent fibroadenomas.

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