Intraductal papilloma in axillary accessory breast: a rare location

The symptoms and cyclic changes that occur in the topic breast tissue during menstruation and pregnancy also affect the accessory breast tissue as the hormonal environment is the same.2 Benign and malignant lesions can also develop in this ectopic tissue, necessitating appropriate screening to enabl...

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Published inBMJ case reports Vol. 16; no. 12; p. e253701
Main Authors Ferreira, Ana, Monte, Filipa, Amado, Andreia, Esteves, Joana
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group Ltd 07.12.2023
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Summary:The symptoms and cyclic changes that occur in the topic breast tissue during menstruation and pregnancy also affect the accessory breast tissue as the hormonal environment is the same.2 Benign and malignant lesions can also develop in this ectopic tissue, necessitating appropriate screening to enable early detection and treatment. [...]appropriate screening measures should be considered. Ideally, it should be done before pregnancy to minimise the need for further operations and increase patient satisfaction.4 Some argue for routine surgical intervention, as standard screening methods may not be as accurate in detecting malignancy.
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ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr-2022-253701