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When Hard Doesn't Mean Malignant: A Benign Axillary Finding in Lobular Carcinoma
Abigayle Wyer1, Mena Louis2, Samuel Berding3
1Surgery, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Gainesville, USA.
Cureus
|May 21, 2026
Summary
A rare benign reaction in an axillary mass was found in a breast cancer patient. This highlights the need for careful pathology to distinguish benign findings from metastatic disease.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) is the second most common type of breast cancer.
- Axillary lymph node status is critical for staging and treatment decisions in breast cancer.
- Benign axillary masses can mimic metastatic disease, complicating diagnosis and management.
