Purpose or Case Report: Pediatric breast lesions are uncommon and can be a source of alarm to both pediatric patients and their caretakers. Lesions may be incidentally detected on imaging or may be associated with clinical symptoms prompting presentation. Prior to reviewing pathology, it is important for the radiologist to first have a clear understanding of the natural course of breast development in pediatric patients. We provide a multi-modal imaging review of breast bud development from the neonatal period through puberty. Next, we present a breadth of multimodal imaging cases of both benign and malignant lesions within the pediatric breast, including accessory breast tissue, gynecomastia, masses of the breast, masses of the chest wall mimicking breast masses, infection, trauma, and more. Lastly, this exhibit highlights key imaging characteristics that may prompt concern or need for further workup, offers optimization and best practices for imaging, and reviews appropriate management and referral recommendations for common entities.
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