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Cavernous lymphangioma of the breast: case report of an infant
Nihon Geka Hokan. Archiv Fur Japanische Chirurgie
|January 1, 1995
Insights
A rare benign breast tumor, cavernous hemangioma, was surgically removed from a 4-month-old infant. This case highlights the importance of imaging in diagnosing infant breast masses, with only seven similar lymphangioma cases reported.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Pathology
Background:
- Infantile breast masses are rare, necessitating accurate diagnostic approaches.
- Multicystic breast tumors in infants present diagnostic challenges.
- Cavernous hemangioma is a rare benign vascular tumor.
Observation:
- A 4-month-old male infant presented with a congenital multicystic left breast tumor.
- Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were utilized for tumor assessment.
- Surgical excision was performed for the diagnosed cavernous hemangioma.
Findings:
- The tumor was confirmed as a cavernous hemangioma.
- This represents a rare instance of lymphangioma of the breast, with only seven prior reported cases.
- The surgical outcome was successful.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the limited literature on infantile breast hemangiomas.
- Highlights the role of advanced imaging in diagnosing rare pediatric breast lesions.
- Emphasizes the importance of surgical intervention for symptomatic or large infantile breast tumors.
Abstract:
Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were used to assess a 4-month-old male infant with a multicystic tumor of the left breast that was identified at birth. The tumor was removed surgically following the diagnosis of a cavernous hemangioma. Only seven similar cases of lymphangioma of the breast have been reported. We review these cases in conjunction with our own findings.