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I saw the sign: Go nuts, it's the "acorn cyst" sign.

Authors :
Zhang, Zhao
Maimone, Santo
Source :
Clinical Imaging. Aug2023, Vol. 100, p60-63. 4p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The "acorn cyst" sign is an imaging sign encountered on breast ultrasound exams denoting a type of benign complicated cyst. An acorn cyst is comprised of a deep anechoic fluid portion (the "acorn") and a more superficial echogenic layer of material (the "acorn cap"). Radiologists should attempt to distinguish the acorn cyst from more suspicious complex cystic and solid masses; if unable to do so, aspiration/biopsy can be performed to exclude a malignant lesion. • An acorn cyst is an example of a benign complicated cyst encountered on breast ultrasound exams. • An acorn cyst is comprised of a deep anechoic fluid portion ("acorn") and a superficial echogenic layer ("acorn cap"). • Radiologists should distinguish a benign acorn cyst from a complex cystic and solid mass which would require biopsy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08997071
Volume :
100
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Imaging
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163995823
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2023.05.002