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Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
ISSN: 0973-1482 EISSN: 0973-1482
Vol. 4, No. 2, 2008, pp. 95-96
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Bioline Code: cr08026
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, Vol. 4, No. 2, 2008, pp. 95-96
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Accessory breast tissue in axilla masquerading as breast cancer recurrence
Goyal, Shikha; Puri, Tarun; Gupta, Ruchika; Julka, Pramod K. & Rath, Goura K.
Abstract
Ectopic or accessory breast tissue is most commonly located in the axilla, though it may be present anywhere along the milk line. Development is hormone dependent, similar to normal breast tissue. These lesions do not warrant any intervention unless they produce discomfort, thus their identification and distinction from other breast pathologies, both benign and malignant, is essential. We report a case with locally advanced breast cancer who presented with an ipsilateral axillary mass following surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Subsequent evaluation with excision biopsy showed duct ectasia in axillary breast tissue and the patient was continued on hormone therapy with tamoxifen.
Keywords
Accessory axillary breast, breast carcinoma, tamoxifen
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