Traumatic breast transposal to the abdominal wall: A case report

Area of Science:

• Trauma surgery
• Surgical pathology
• Medical case reports

Background:

• Abdominal wall masses are common, but traumatic breast transposition is exceptionally rare.
• Previous literature has not documented a healthy mammary gland growing in the abdominal wall post-trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a unique case of traumatic breast transposition to the abdominal wall.
• To investigate the viability and response of mammary tissue following severe blunt-force trauma.

Main Methods:

• Case presentation of a 40-year-old female following a traffic accident.
• Diagnostic imaging including computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound to identify the abdominal mass.
• Surgical resection and pathological examination of the transposed tissue.

Main Results:

• A healthy mammary gland was found transposed to the right upper abdominal wall after a severe pedestrian traffic accident.
• Imaging confirmed the mass as breast tissue; pathological examination verified normal breast tissue.
• The transposed breast tissue survived and grew healthily in the abdominal wall for 6 months post-injury.

Conclusions:

• Mammary glands can withstand significant blunt-force trauma without necrosis.
• This case demonstrates the unexpected viability and adaptability of transposed breast tissue.
• Advances understanding of mammary tissue response to severe physical impact.