Mondor's disease

Abstract

Mondor's disease is usually a benign and self-limited process, but we recommend laboratory studies and physical examination, including mammography in women, in order to rule out the presence of systemic disorders, especially breast cancer.

Mondor's disease: sclerosing thrombophlebitis of subcutaneous veins in a patient with occult carcinoma of the breast

“…In many cases it is idiopathic, although it has also been linked with recent breast surgery, local trauma, excessive physical activity with muscle strain, an inflammatory process, infections, and mammary pathology including mastitis or abscess. 2 Association with breast cancer has also been reported. Catana et al 4 studied 63 cases of Mondor's disease of whom eight (12.7%) had associated breast cancer.…”

“…Core biopsy confirmed invasive Mondor's disease occurs most commonly in middle-aged patients, and is more common in women than in men (ratio 3:1). 2 The involved subcutaneous veins will initially turn red and tender and subsequently become a painless and tough fibrous band. Pathologically, the first stage is due to infiltration of inflammatory cells resulting in obliterative thrombophlebitis of the affected veins, causing redness and tenderness.…”

“…Oral non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs provide effective symptomatic relief. 2 In summary, Mondor's disease is a condition that is rarely encountered in primary care. Recognising this condition is important as it can avoid unnecessary investigations and referral for diagnosis.…”

Role of ultrasonography with color-Doppler in diagnosis of penile Mondor’s disease

“…The overlying skin is freely mobile, and usually does not have any inflammatory signs. Although the lesions are typically asymptomatic, some patients experience pain or discomfort, especially on palpation or during twisting and stretching movements [3]. Clinically, patients describe a feeling of tension in the area of the thrombosis that usually occur in the dorsal penis shaft, close to the sulcus coronarius, near the penis root or in the entire penis shaft [4].…”

Penile Mondor’s Disease Induced by Vigorous Sexual Activity: Two Cases, Two Different Approaches

“…3 Since 1958, the definition includes the dorsal penile vein as well. 3,4 The typical presentation is a painless induration on the dorsum of penis and/or painful erections. Herein we report two cases with penile Mondor's disease developed due to vigourous sexual activity.…”