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Breasts are generally symmetric with a similar distribution of density and architecture. Asymmetry of breast tissue is an area with increased density compared to the contralateral breast. It is essential to rule out underlying malignancy in such asymmetric densities. Architectural distortion refers to distortion of normal parenchyma, which necessitates differentiating from a malignant mass causing architectural distortion.
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Sheela, M.C., Dev, B., Gnanavel, H., Joseph, L.D. (2023). Approach to Architectural Distortion and Asymmetry. In: Dev, B., Joseph, L.D. (eds) Holistic Approach to Breast Disease. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-0035-0_9
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