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

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 ma...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 16; no. 1; p. e51844
Main Authors Singh, Sourabh, Kumar, Amit, Yadav, Antima, Singh, Raghvendra P, Maurya, Ajeet P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Cureus Inc 08.01.2024
Cureus
Subjects
Adipocytes
Anatomy
Biopsy
Body fat
Breast cancer
Case reports
Cellular biology
Cysts
General Surgery
Lymphatic system
Males
Mammography
Patients
Plastic Surgery
Surgery
Ultrasonic imaging
fibrofatty breast tissue
fibrous echogenic stroma
adult male
axillary swelling
accessory breast tissue
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.51844