Fibroadenoma of the axilla

被引：19
作者：
Coras, B
Landthaler, M
Hofstaedter, F
Meisel, C
Hohenleutner, U
机构：
[1] Univ Regensburg, Dept Dermatol, D-93042 Regensburg, Germany
[2] Univ Regensburg, Inst Pathol, D-93042 Regensburg, Germany
来源：
DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY | 2005年 / 31卷 / 09期
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D O I：
10.1097/00042728-200509000-00015
中图分类号：
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号：
100206 ;
摘要：
BACKGROUND. Ectopic, axillary breast tissue can develop any disease that affects the normal breast, including fibroadenoma. OBJECTIVE. To report and discuss a case of fibroadenoma of the axilla in a 23-year-old woman. METHODS. Case report and discussion of the rare entity of fibroadenoma of the axilla. RESULTS. The histology was identical to the fibroadenomas seen in the breast and those observed along the milk line. CONCLUSION. Differential diagnosis of an axillary tumor should include ectopic breast tissue.
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页码：1152 / 1154
页数：3
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