Mondorʹs disease: is there any correlation with breast cancer?

Mondorʹs disease or thrombophlebitis of the subcutaneous veins of the chest region is a rare condition, with unknown etiology in most cases. Its association with breast cancer has been reported and in large series occurs in up to 10% of such patients. A literature review suggests that Mondorʹs disease in women with no obvious underlying cause should be investigated by mammography and careful clinical examination of the breast.