Open AccessCystic breast lymphangioma in adult female: An unusual presentation
Author(s) -
Chhanda Das,
Madhu Kumari,
Madhumita Mukhopadhyay,
Namrata Maity
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
medical journal of dr. d y patil university/medical journal of dr. d.y. patil university
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7119
pISSN - 0975-2870
DOI - 10.4103/0975-2870.192160
Subject(s) - medicine , lumpectomy , lymphangioma , axilla , presentation (obstetrics) , quadrant (abdomen) , radiology , mediastinum , cystic hygroma , head and neck , mammography , surgery , mastectomy , breast cancer , pregnancy , cancer , biology , fetus , genetics
Cystic lymphangiomas are rare benign tumor of the breast in adults. They are usually located in head and neck, axilla, and mediastinum. They are most commonly diagnosed in young children. Nearly 90% are apparent by the age of 2 years. Here, we reporting a case of 20-year-old female presented with gradually increasing painless swelling in the upper outer quadrant of her left breast for 1½ years. Mammography of the breast showed multiple irregular hypoechoic lesions associated with irregular duct dilatation. Lumpectomy was performed and diagnosed as cystic lymphangioma. Complete excision is the treatment of choice