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Metachronous bilateral ectopic breast carcinoma: a case report
Anna Fachinetti1, Corrado Chiappa1, Veronica Arlant1
11st Division of Surgery, Senology Research Center, Department of Surgical Sciences and Human Morphology, University of Insubria (Varese-Como), Varese, Italy.
Ectopic breast tissue (EBT), a rare condition, can develop cancer. This case report details a 76-year-old woman treated for lobular carcinoma found in abdominal wall EBT.
Area of Science:
- Embryology
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Ectopic breast tissue (EBT) arises from incomplete regression of the mammary line during embryonic development, affecting 0.2-6% of individuals.
- Carcinomas developing within EBT are exceptionally rare occurrences.
Observation:
- A case report is presented involving a 76-year-old female patient.
- The patient was diagnosed with lobular carcinoma within an EBT located in the abdominal wall.
Findings:
- The study details the surgical management and adjuvant chemotherapy administered to the patient.
- Successful treatment outcomes for lobular carcinoma in abdominal EBT were achieved.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering EBT in the differential diagnosis of abdominal masses.
- Early detection and appropriate treatment of EBT malignancies are crucial for patient prognosis.
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