Fibroadenoma of ectopic breast tissue in axilla: a case report

Abstract

Fibroadenoma of ectopic breast tissue is a rare disease. It is very important to rule out malignancy as carcinoma commonly occurs in ectopic breast tissue. Here we report a case of 48 years old female presenting with complaints of swelling in right axilla since 3 months. Fine needle aspiration cytology suggested fibroadenoma of right breast. Ultrasonography of axilla revealed no other swellings apart from the fibroadenoma. Patient underwent excision and biopsy. Histopathology confirmed it as fibroadenoma of the ectopic breast tissue.

Fibroadenoma of ectopic breast tissue in chest wall: a rare case report and review of the literature

“…Ectopic breast tissue occurs sporadically, but a hereditary predisposition has also been reported. 15 In most cases, accessory breasts are asymptomatic and are more of cosmectic concern without any sympotoms or signs. Under circumstances like mensuration, pregnancy and lactation, the size of swelling might increase along with pain which causes discomfort.…”