Benign intramammary and axillary lesions mimicking malignancy

Bertschinger, K.; Caduff, Rosmarie; Ra, Kubik-Huch

doi:10.1007/s003300051058

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“…If accessory axillary breast is asymptomatic, there is no need for treatment, and the primary justification for seeking surgical consultation is cosmesis. Due to a limited understanding of the lymphatic drainage of ectopic breast tissue, the risk of damaging nearby nerves, and developing lymphedema, it is advisable to remove symptomatic tissue carefully [ 8 ]. Nowadays, plastic surgeons also perform axillary breast liposuction [ 9 ].…”

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Unilateral Enlarged Right Accessory Axillary Breast Tissue in a Male: A Case Report

Singh,

Kumar,

Yadav

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Accessory breast tissue, associated with polymastia and polythelia, presents challenges and concerns, particularly when patients fear malignancy. While occurring in 1-6% of cases, accessory breasts, often located bilaterally in the axillae, necessitate careful examination. We report a 35-year-old male with painful axillary swelling who underwent high-resolution ultrasonography (HR-USG) and fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), revealing proper axillary breast tissue. Subsequent excision biopsy confirmed accessory axillary breast without malignancy. In conclusion, surgical removal of accessory axillary breasts is advisable, addressing cosmetic concerns and minimizing cancer risks.

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Unilateral Enlarged Right Accessory Axillary Breast Tissue in a Male: A Case Report

Singh,

Kumar,

Yadav

et al. 2024

Cureus

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“…Persistence of tissue anywhere along the ridge can result in supernumerary breast tissue. EBT can present as a mass anywhere along the course of the embryologic mammary streak, but is most frequently found in the axilla [6].…”

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Fibroadenoma of the Ectopic Axillary Breast Tissue: Sonographic Appearances

Rong¹,

Zhu²,

Jia³

et al. 2014

OJCD

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Ectopic breast tissue is reported to occur in 0.4%-6% of women. Breast neoplasms may develop in ectopic breast tissue, as in eutopic breast tissue. The most frequent condition in ectopic breast is breast cancer. Fibroadenomas of ectopic breast tissue have been reported, but are rare. We report two cases of fibroadenomas of ectopic axillary breast tissues. The sonographic appearance of the nodules was spherical and hypoechoic. We found the component of breast tissue near the nodule. It is important to diagnose fibroadenomas of ectopic breast tissue before a histologic examination.

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