Noninvasive breast lesions – the radiological standpoint

Non-invasive breast lesions contain a large group of benign breast conditions, according to statistics up to 80%, while a much smaller group of lesions has malignant potential. Breast lesions are basically divided into two groups: palpable and non-palpable breast lesions. Non-palpable breast lesions are mainly identified through screening mammography and therefore handled by radiologist. Considering their mammographic appearance, they are divided into three main categories: breast masses, architectural distortions and microcalcifications. A mass is a space occupying lesion seen in two different projections. It m…