Invasive lobular carcinoma arising in accessory breast tissue
Background: Lobular carcinoma in accessory breast tissue is a rare occurrence. We present such a case in a 61-year-old woman. Case presentation: A skin nodule in the axillary skin on excision biopsy revealed invasive lobular carcinoma. Conclusions: Carcinoma in accessory breast tissue is unco...
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BioMed Central
2013
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/2927/ |
| Summary: | Background: Lobular carcinoma in accessory breast tissue is a rare occurrence. We present such a case in a 61-year-old woman.
Case presentation: A skin nodule in the axillary skin on excision biopsy revealed invasive lobular carcinoma.
Conclusions: Carcinoma in accessory breast tissue is uncommon especially invasive lobular type. A high index of suspicion may avoid late diagnosis. |
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