Fibroadenoma of the Axillary Tail: A Common Lesion in an Uncommon Location
A 49-year-old female patient presented with a complaint of a palpable lump in her right axillary region for two months. The lump was gradually increasing in size and associated with slight discomfort. On palpation, it was a smooth, mobile, non-tender lump of approximately 2x2cm in size in the ri...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Summary: | A 49-year-old female patient presented with a complaint of a
palpable lump in her right axillary region for two months. The
lump was gradually increasing in size and associated with slight
discomfort. On palpation, it was a smooth, mobile, non-tender
lump of approximately 2x2cm in size in the right axilla [Table/Fig-1]
On sonomammography, the lump appeared well-defined and
encapsulated, wider than taller, solid, with a nodular, hypoechoic,
ovoid mass measuring 1.9x1.3 cm, showing minimal peripheral
vascularity [Table/Fig-2]. X-ray mammogram also revealed a
well-defined, oval, dense lesion without any calcification in the
axilla, suggestive of fibroadenoma. Various differentials such as
lymphadenopathy, lipoma, and sebaceous cyst were considered
[Table/Fig-3]. Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of the lesion
was performed, confirming the diagnosis of fibroadenoma. No
similar lesions were noted in the bilateral breast parenchyma or
contralateral axilla. The lesion was surgically removed. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |