Silent Intruders: A Dual Case Report of Retained Foreign Bodies in the Breasts

Foreign bodies in the breast are quite uncommon and can mimic both benign and malignant pathology on imaging. They may result from prior surgical interventions or trauma and have varied presentations. They also increase the need for multi-modality imaging to confirm the diagnosis, as they are less suspected. Awareness of this entity is important to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary aggressive intervention. We present two interesting cases of foreign bodies in the breast parenchyma with distinct aetiologies, highlighting the different imaging presentations. This case report emphasises the significance of accurate imaging interpretation and appropriate imaging modalities for diagnosis.

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Cureus
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2026-03-31
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.106208
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Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
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Silent Intruders: A Dual Case Report of Retained Foreign Bodies in the Breasts

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Silent Intruders: A Dual Case Report of Retained Foreign Bodies in the Breasts

Radha Sarawagi, Swagata Bramhachari, Monisha Kaliyan, Meena Kumari, Akarsh Singh
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Abstract

Foreign bodies in the breast are quite uncommon and can mimic both benign and malignant pathology on imaging. They may result from prior surgical interventions or trauma and have varied presentations. They also increase the need for multi-modality imaging to confirm the diagnosis, as they are less suspected. Awareness of this entity is important to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary aggressive intervention. We present two interesting cases of foreign bodies in the breast parenchyma with distinct aetiologies, highlighting the different imaging presentations. This case report emphasises the significance of accurate imaging interpretation and appropriate imaging modalities for diagnosis.

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