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Mondor's disease

C M Pugh¹, R L DeWitty

¹Department of Surgery, Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC 20060, USA.

Journal of the National Medical Association

|June 1, 1996

Summary

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Mondor's disease, or superficial thrombophlebitis of the breast, is a rare condition often linked to trauma. While not precancerous, atypical cases warrant close medical observation.

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Area of Science:

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Pathology
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Mondor's disease, also known as superficial thrombophlebitis of the breast, is an uncommon vascular disorder.
Etiologies include trauma and surgical biopsies, with ongoing research into other potential causes.
The clinical presentation and progression of Mondor's disease have remained consistent despite proposed new etiologies.

Observation:

This article details three cases of Mondor's disease diagnosed in an office setting.
The patients presented with clinical signs consistent with the established understanding of the disease.
The observed cases align with the typical, albeit uncommon, presentation of superficial thrombophlebitis of the breast.

Findings:

Mondor's disease is characterized by superficial venous thrombosis in the breast.

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While trauma and surgery are primary identified causes, the disease course is predictable.

The three presented cases reinforce the established clinical picture of Mondor's disease.

Implications:

Mondor's disease is not considered a precancerous condition.
Patients exhibiting atypical clinical courses require diligent follow-up and monitoring.
Understanding the consistent clinical course aids in accurate diagnosis and patient management.