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Accessory breast in the perineum.

Somprakas Basu1, Tarasankar Bag, Kumar Sudip Saha

  • 1Department of Surgery, North Bengal Medical College and Hospital, Sushruta Nagar, Darjeeling-734432, India. sombasu@hotmail.com

Tropical Doctor
|November 19, 2003
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of functional accessory breast tissue was found in the perineum during labor. Postpartum removal and histopathology confirmed normal breast tissue, offering insights into rare anatomical variations.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Human Anatomy
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Accessory breast tissue, or polymastia, is a rare congenital anomaly.
  • Typically found along the milk lines, but extralobar variations can occur.
  • Presentation during pregnancy or labor is uncommon, often due to hormonal influences.

Observation:

  • A functional accessory breast with a nipple was observed in the perineal region.
  • The accessory breast exhibited pregnancy-induced changes, consistent with hormonal stimulation.
  • The patient presented with this anomaly during labor.

Findings:

  • Surgical excision of the perineal accessory breast was performed postpartum.
  • Histopathological examination confirmed the presence of normal breast tissue.

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  • This confirms the functional nature of the accessory breast.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the diverse anatomical locations for accessory breast tissue.
    • Underscores the importance of considering rare presentations in obstetrics and gynecology.
    • Provides a case study for understanding hormonal influences on ectopic breast tissue.