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Vulvar lactating adenomas, a rare form of ectopic breast tissue, can occur during pregnancy. Early identification and excision are crucial to prevent misdiagnosis of malignancy.

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Gynecology
Pathology
Dermatology

Background:

Ectopic breast tissue, defined as glandular tissue outside the breast, requires excision due to potential benign or malignant changes.
While lactation changes in ectopic tissue are known, lactating adenomas of the vulva are exceptionally rare.

Observation:

A case study involving a young woman presenting with multiple vulvar masses during pregnancy.
Surgical excision of the vulvar masses was performed.

Findings:

Histological examination confirmed the masses as multiple vulvar lactating adenomas.
Vulvar lactating adenomas can be mistaken for adenocarcinoma in frozen section diagnoses and aspiration cytology.

Implications:

Consider ectopic mammary tissue of the vulva in patients with vulvar masses, especially during pregnancy.
Anticipating the possibility of ectopic breast tissue aids in accurate diagnosis and prevents misdiagnosis of malignancy.