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Massive axillary lymph-node hyperplasia in pregnancy: a case report
E C Paraskevaides1, M C Wilson
1Tameside General Hospital, Ashton-under-Lyne, U.K.
European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology
|December 1, 1988
Summary
Massive benign axillary lymph-node hyperplasia during pregnancy and postpartum can occur without breast issues, presenting a complex clinical challenge for management.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Surgical Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Axillary lymphadenopathy is a common clinical finding, often associated with breast pathology or infection.
- Pregnancy and the postpartum period can induce physiological changes in lymph nodes.
- Massive benign axillary lymph-node hyperplasia is an uncommon condition, particularly during pregnancy.