COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Axillary Adenopathy on Breast Imaging: Follow-Up Recommendations and Histopathologic Findings

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Abstract

This study describes 94 patients who presented with suspected COVID-19 vaccine-related axillary adenopathy on breast imaging. All biopsies recommended within 12 weeks of the second vaccine dose were benign. Among women not recommended for biopsy, the median interval between the second vaccine dose and ultrasound follow-up was 15.9 weeks. Three biopsies yielding malignant diagnoses were recommended 12.0-13.1 weeks after the second vaccine dose. Lengthening imaging follow-up to 12-16 weeks after the second dose may reduce unnecessary biopsy recommendations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)997-998
Number of pages2
JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology
Volume218
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2022

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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