Title of article :
Axillary ectopic carcinoma of breast
Author/Authors :
Shamim, Muhammad Baqai Medical University - Fatima Hospital - Department of Surgery, Pakistan , Baddar, Naveed Baqai Medical University - Fatima Hospital - Department of Surgery, Pakistan
Abstract :
Carcinoma in ectopic breast tissue is rare. This is a case report of a 70-year-old postmenopausal female, who presented with a painless mass in right axilla, diagnosed as invasive ductal carcinoma of ectopic breast tissue an excisional biopsy. Postoperatively she was put on tamoxifen, and remained well 10 months after surgery.
Keywords :
Ectopic breast tissue , Axillary lump , Carcinoma of ectopic breast , Invasive ductal carcinoma
Journal title :
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Journal title :
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
