Breast Development in Pediatric Patients from Birth to Puberty: Physiology, Pathology and Imaging Correlation

Overview

Journal Pediatr Radiol

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2021 Jul 8

PMID 34236480

Citations 2

Authors

Ricardo Restrepo

Luisa F Cervantes

Alexa M Swirsky

Alejandro Diaz

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Abstract

Breast tissue undergoes a series of changes from birth to puberty. The majority of the changes are transient, related to physiological hormonal changes. Although the breast is identical in both sexes at birth, its histology and development will eventually differ. It is important for radiologists to have a basic understanding of endocrinological changes and appearance on imaging to avoid potential pitfalls, particularly on ultrasound, which is the primary modality used to evaluate the breast.

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