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Breast epidermoid cyst: a case report.

Xiaoxiao Dong¹, Jian Sun¹, Dong Song¹

¹Department of Breast Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China.

Frontiers in Oncology

|November 29, 2024

Summary

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Mammary epidermoid cysts are rare benign skin lesions. This case report details a successful surgical resection and 2-year follow-up for a patient with a rare breast epidermoid cyst.

Keywords:

breast tumor diagnosis differential diagnosis epidermoid cyst pathology

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Oncology
Pathology

Background:

Epidermoid cysts are common benign skin neoplasms.
Mammary epidermoid cysts are exceptionally rare and pose diagnostic and management challenges.
These rare breast lesions have a potential for complications, including infection, rupture, and malignant transformation.

Observation:

A 50-year-old woman presented with a palpable mass on her left nipple.
Diagnostic evaluation included a puncture test, suspecting an epidermoid cyst.
Surgical management involved local extended resection of the nipple and areola.

Findings:

Postoperative histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a mammary epidermoid cyst.
The patient experienced no surgery-related complications during a 2-year follow-up period.
No evidence of tumor recurrence was observed post-surgery.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in breast pathology.
Successful surgical management and long-term surveillance are crucial for mammary epidermoid cysts.
Further research may elucidate the specific risk factors and optimal management strategies for these rare breast lesions.