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M Mayor1, I Burón, J C de Mora
1Departments of Dermatology and Pathology, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
International Journal of Dermatology
|February 13, 2001
Summary
Mondor's disease, a rare vein condition, is typically benign and self-limiting. However, medical evaluation, including mammography for women, is recommended to exclude underlying systemic diseases like breast cancer.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Dermatology
- Oncology
Background:
- Mondor's disease involves thrombophlebitis of subcutaneous veins in the thoraco-abdominal wall.
- Clinical signs include painful cords, skin tension, and retraction.
- While often benign, it has been linked to breast cancer.
Observation:
- Four new cases (2 male, 2 female) were studied.
- Comprehensive examinations included physical, radiological, and ecographic assessments.
- Laboratory tests covered tumor markers and coagulation profiles.
Findings:
- No cases were associated with malignancy or hypercoagulability.
- All patients experienced favorable outcomes with conservative treatment.
Implications:
- Mondor's disease is generally a self-limited condition.
- Recommended evaluations include physical exams and laboratory studies.
- Mammography in women is advised to rule out breast cancer and other systemic disorders.
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