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Review
. 2021 Dec;27(12):883-886.
doi: 10.1111/tbj.14286. Epub 2021 Aug 31.

Breast-related extranodal Rosai-Dorfman disease presenting as subcutaneous masses with thick hyperechoic rim, with review of the literature

Peter Zhi Qing Choo  1 , Alwin Hwai Liang Loh  2 , Sathiyamoorthy Selvarajan  2 , Puay Hoon Tan  2 , Veronique Kiak Mien Tan  3   4 , Wei Sean Yong  3   4 , Lester Chee Hao Leong  1
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Review

Breast-related extranodal Rosai-Dorfman disease presenting as subcutaneous masses with thick hyperechoic rim, with review of the literature

Peter Zhi Qing Choo et al. Breast J. 2021 Dec.

Abstract

Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) is a rare, idiopathic histiocytic proliferative disorder. We report two cases of RDD related to the breast which showed common distinctive imaging characteristics which can help facilitate accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.

Keywords: Rosai-Dorfman disease; breast ultrasound; histopathology.

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