Mondor's Disease Following Augmentation Mammoplasty: A Case Report

Mondor's disease is a benign, self-limiting superficial thrombophlebitis affecting the thoracic or abdominal wall, which can occur following local trauma or surgical manipulation, including breast surgery. We report the case of a previously healthy 42-year-old woman who underwent bilateral augmentation mammoplasty for aesthetic purposes. Fifteen days after surgery, she developed discomfort and a sensation of tight subcutaneous cords, initially in the abdominal region and subsequently in the inframammary area. Approximately one month after surgery, physical examination revealed palpable, mildly tender subcutaneous cords in the inframammary region, with mild associated erythema and no signs of infection, hematoma, or implant-related complications. A clinical diagnosis of Mondor's disease was established, and conservative management with analgesia and clinical surveillance was adopted, with spontaneous resolution within four weeks. This case highlights the importance of considering Mondor's disease in the differential diagnosis of linear cutaneous changes or palpable subcutaneous cords following breast surgery, allowing for an accurate clinical diagnosis and an appropriate conservative approach, while avoiding unnecessary investigations and interventions.