Fibroadenoma in a suprapubic accessory breast

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Medicine
• Surgical Pathology
• Human Anatomy

Background:

• Ectopic breast tissue (EBT) is a congenital anomaly occurring along the embryonic milk lines.
• While common, EBT can present outside these typical locations, posing diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

• A case report details a female patient with a two-year history of a suprapubic mass.
• Imaging and subsequent biopsy revealed the mass to be ectopic breast tissue containing a fibroadenoma.

Findings:

• This presentation represents an exceptionally rare instance of ectopic breast tissue located in the suprapubic region.
• The ectopic breast tissue contained a fibroadenoma, a common benign breast tumor.

Implications:

• The findings underscore the importance of including ectopic breast tissue in the differential diagnosis for soft tissue masses, regardless of location.
• This case expands the known anatomical distribution of EBT and its potential pathologies.