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Breast cancer in ectopic breast tissue.
C Markopoulos1, E Kouskos, K Kontzoglou
12nd Department of Propedeutic Surgery, Athens University Medical School and Laiko Hospital, Greece.
European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology
|July 12, 2001
Summary
Malignancy in ectopic breasts, or accessory breast tissue, is rare but can occur. This study presents three successful surgical and therapeutic cases of breast cancer in axillary accessory breasts in postmenopausal women.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Human Anatomy
- Medical Pathology
Background:
- Ectopic breasts, or accessory mammary tissue, typically arise along embryonic mammary ridges.
- The reported incidence of ectopic breasts ranges up to 5-6% of the population.
- Malignant development within ectopic breast tissue is an uncommon occurrence.
Observation:
- This report details three cases of postmenopausal women diagnosed with breast cancer.
- The cancer in these patients specifically developed within axillary accessory breast tissue.
- All three cases involved postmenopausal female patients.
Findings:
- The three patients diagnosed with breast cancer in axillary accessory breasts achieved successful outcomes.
- Treatment involved surgical intervention and appropriate adjuvant therapy.
- The study includes a literature review on the incidence and pathology of ectopic mammary tissue.
Implications:
- Early detection and prompt treatment are crucial for managing breast cancer in ectopic locations.
- Understanding the pathology of ectopic breast tissue aids in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- This case series contributes to the limited literature on malignancies in accessory breast tissue.