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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Accessory breast tissue (ABT), or polymastia, is a rare condition affecting 0.4-6% of women.
  • It most commonly presents as bilateral axillary masses, often asymptomatic and mistaken for lipomas, especially during pregnancy or lactation.

Observation:

  • A 45-year-old woman presented with painful bilateral axillary masses.
  • Initial clinical diagnosis suggested bilateral lipomas.

Findings:

  • Imaging and histopathological examination confirmed the masses as accessory breast tissue.
  • This case highlights the diagnostic challenges and importance of considering ABT in axillary masses.

Implications:

  • Accessory breast tissue can undergo pathological changes similar to normal breast tissue, including mastitis, fibrocystic disease, and carcinoma.
  • Accurate diagnosis of ectopic breast tissue is essential for appropriate management and monitoring.
  • Increased awareness among clinicians can improve diagnostic accuracy for this uncommon condition.