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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease.
  • Breast manifestations are known complications of SLE.
  • Ectopic mammary glands are rare congenital anomalies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of ectopic mammary gland in a patient with SLE.
  • To highlight the diverse clinical presentations of SLE.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 41-year-old woman with a history of SLE.
  • Clinical presentation and diagnostic workup.
  • Histological confirmation of ectopic mammary gland.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with a breast abnormality three years after SLE diagnosis.
  • Histological examination confirmed the presence of ectopic mammary gland tissue.

Conclusions:

  • Ectopic mammary gland is a rare finding in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering unusual presentations in SLE management.