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[Ectopic mammary gland on the back]

M Eckert, H J Hammann

    Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
    |June 20, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    A rare case of an ectopic breast, a supernumerary mammary gland, was found between a woman's shoulder blades. Surgical removal revealed fibrous mastopathy and a spinal abnormality.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anatomic variations and developmental anomalies.
    • Surgical pathology and diagnostic imaging.

    Background:

    • Ectopic breast tissue, or polymastia, is a rare congenital anomaly.
    • Typically found along the milk lines, but can occur in unusual locations.

    Observation:

    • A 32-year-old female presented with symptoms from a supernumerary mammary gland located dorsally between the shoulder blades.
    • Radiological imaging revealed a spina bifida occulta at the T6 vertebral level.

    Findings:

    • Surgical excision of the ectopic breast was performed.
    • Histopathological analysis confirmed the presence of fibrous mastopathy within the supernumerary gland.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights an unusual presentation of ectopic breast tissue.
    • The association with spinal dysraphism (spina bifida) warrants further investigation in similar cases.