Cystic breast lesions: sonographic findings and clinical management.

OBJECTIVE

This article reviews basic sonographic findings for distinguishing cystic lesions of the breast.

METHODS

We describe sonographic features of simple and complicated cysts in comparison with complex masses and intracystic carcinomas.

RESULTS

We correlate cystic lesion appearances with histologic patterns and illustrate the diagnostic and therapeutic management of cystic breast lesions.

CONCLUSIONS

Sonography is a useful tool in distinguishing simple cysts from complicated cysts and complex masses of the breast.