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Ectopic Breast Tissue of the Vulva in a Postmenopausal Woman
Joint Authors
Mikhael, Sasha
Nilsson, Wesley
Patel, Kruti
Graf, Sherri
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-10-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Ectopic breast tissue is a rare condition caused by remnants of the mammary ridges that fail to involute during embryologic development.
To date, only 39 cases have been reported in the literature worldwide.
Here, we report the 40th case of a 69-year-old G3P2 postmenopausal Caucasian woman who presented with complaint of vulvar swelling.
Biopsy of the mass revealed the presence of a benign mammary gland-like adenoma which was completely excised shortly thereafter.
Clinical presentation of vulvar breast tissue is highly variable depending on the amount of breast tissue developed and its functionality.
Diagnosis is ultimately made by tissue biopsy and histopathologic examination.
Due to the scarce evidence that exists pertaining to supernumerary breast tissue located on the vulva, specific management guidelines are lacking.
Since this ectopic tissue serves no function, but rather may provide a source for future malignancy, surgical excision is recommended.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mikhael, Sasha& Nilsson, Wesley& Patel, Kruti& Graf, Sherri. 2017. Ectopic Breast Tissue of the Vulva in a Postmenopausal Woman. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mikhael, Sasha…[et al.]. Ectopic Breast Tissue of the Vulva in a Postmenopausal Woman. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-2.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mikhael, Sasha& Nilsson, Wesley& Patel, Kruti& Graf, Sherri. Ectopic Breast Tissue of the Vulva in a Postmenopausal Woman. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147482
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1147482