Variation in Galactocele Location and Sonographic Appearance

Abstract

A galactocele is a cyst that forms from the obstruction of a lactiferous duct within the breast. These cysts typically form when a woman is pregnant or lactating and are usually of periareolar location. Mammography and sonography are common imaging modalities used to detect these cysts. This case study presents the sonographic detection of a galactocele with an abnormal location and appearnace in the left axilla.