Unilateral ectopic breast tissue on vulva in postpartum woman: A case report. Issue 6 (February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Baradwan, Saeed; Wadi, Khalid Al
• Other Names: NA. section editor.
• Is Part Of: Medicine. Volume 97:Issue 6(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-02
• Subjects: ectopic breast tissue -- extramammary -- postpartum -- vulva -- wide local excision; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Médecine -- Périodiques; Geneeskunde; Medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000009887
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0025-7974

Abstract

Abstract: Rationale: Ectopic mammary gland tissues occur in about 2% to 6% of women in general population. Vulva is considered a rare site for the ectopic breast tissue. Patient concerns: We report a rare case of a 27 year-old woman, para 2 and presenting as a vulvar mass in the postpartum period. Diagnoses: Ectopic mammary tissue in vulva. Interventions: The mass was removed by wide local excision. Histopathological assessment revealed features of ectopic mammary tissue Conclusion: The vulvar region is one of the reported sites for ectopic breast tissue in the body. The presence of a rapidly enlarging, well-encapsulated mass in the vulvar region associated with recent delivery or lactation is suggestive of ectopic breast tissue. Lessons: It is important for clinicians to get a good history and consider ectopic breast tissue on vulva in postpartum women and confirm diagnosis via biopsy with histopathological examination.