The mammographic appearances of fibromatosis of the breast

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Fibromatosis of the breast is uncommon. The histopathology of this condition is well documented but the mammographic appearances are less well described. Three distinct mammographic appearances of this condition are presented — a stellate mass, an area of asymmetrical density with architectural distortion and a rapidly growing well-circumscribed mass. The latter two have not been previously described. All three of these mammographic appearances may be misinterpreted as representing primary breast carcinoma. The diagnosis and treatment implications of this condition are described.