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Invasive lobular carcinoma arising in accessory breast tissue

Authors: Catriona Devine, Carol-Ann Courtney, Rahul Deb, Amit Agrawal

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2013

Abstract

Background

Lobular carcinoma in accessory breast tissue is a rare occurrence. We present such a case in a 61-year-old woman.

Case presentation

A skin nodule in the axillary skin on excision biopsy revealed invasive lobular carcinoma.

Conclusions

Carcinoma in accessory breast tissue is uncommon especially invasive lobular type. A high index of suspicion may avoid late diagnosis.

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Title: Invasive lobular carcinoma arising in accessory breast tissue
Authors: Catriona Devine
Carol-Ann Courtney
Rahul Deb
Amit Agrawal
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-11-47

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Invasive lobular carcinoma arising in accessory breast tissue

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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