A Case of Postpartum Anogenital Mammary-Like Gland Tumor with Focal Lactational Features: A Nomenclature Issue. (12th March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thiryayi, Sakinah A.; Rouzbahman, Marjan; Ghazarian, Danny
• Other Names: Tosi Piero Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pathology. Volume 2019(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-03-12
• Subjects: Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology; Pathology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.07
• DOI: 10.1155/2019/6703248
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6781

Abstract

Abstract : Mammary-like glands (MLG) are considered to be a normal constituent of the anogenital region and can give rise to tumors with variable morphology that may be difficult to classify. We present a case of an anogenital mammary-like gland tumor in a breastfeeding woman showing morphological variation with lactational change, an unusual finding. We discuss the differing terminology used to report these tumors and the variation in assignment of their origin to MLG or ectopic breast tissue.