Congenital absence of the mammary gland

Tc-99m pertechnetate is known for its uptake and excretion by the mammary gland. Generally, lactating women are not advised to have any radioisotopic studies. If it is necessary to have one, it is recommended that they do not breast-feed their children for at least 24 hours. Congenital absence of th...

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Published inClinical nuclear medicine Vol. 10; no. 11; p. 826
Main Authors Halkar, R K, Abdel-Dayem, H, Jahan, S, Sehweil, A, Sayed, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.1985
Subjects
Adult
Breast - abnormalities
Female
Humans
Radionuclide Imaging
Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m
Thyroid Diseases - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:Tc-99m pertechnetate is known for its uptake and excretion by the mammary gland. Generally, lactating women are not advised to have any radioisotopic studies. If it is necessary to have one, it is recommended that they do not breast-feed their children for at least 24 hours. Congenital absence of the mammary gland is a rare condition. This case was accidently discovered. Nuclear medicine physicians should be aware of the value of clinical examination of patients, and that not every absent or asymmetric breast shadow is due to surgical resection.
ISSN:0363-9762
DOI:10.1097/00003072-198511000-00023