Mohamed L. Elsaie, Wael Zekri, Marwa Said, Ronak S. Ahmed, Lana R. A. Pshtiwan, Halkawt Omer Ali, Yadgar A. Saeed, Abdulwahid M. Salih
Introduction This study aims to demonstrate the clinical presentation and treatment of epidermoid sinuses occurring in the intermammary region. They are formed by dome-shaped nodules resulting from burst pilosebaceous follicles. Methods The study is a retrospective multicenter case-series study. The cases were…
Presentation and Management of Intermammary Epidermoid Cyst: A Case Series
Mohamed L. Elsaie, Wael Zekri, Marwa Said, Ronak S. Ahmed, Lana R. A. Pshtiwan, Halkawt Omer Ali, Yadgar A. Saeed, Abdulwahid M. Salih
This study aims to demonstrate the clinical presentation and treatment of epidermoid sinuses occurring in the intermammary region. They are formed by dome-shaped nodules resulting from burst pilosebaceous follicles.
MethodsThe study is a retrospective multicenter case-series study. The cases were presented and treated for 12 years. It includes cases with a ruptured epidermoid cyst. The cases were managed through excision and primary closure of the lesion.
ResultsThe case series included 19 cases; 18 (95%) patients were female, and the age ranged between 15 to 30 years. All of the patients were obese. All the female cases had hyperpigmented patches in the intermammary region. All of them complained of discharge from the intermammary region for a prolonged period, ranging from 6 weeks to 2.5 years. Two cases (10.5%) developed recurrence and were managed by re-excision and primary closure.
ConclusionThe intermammary epidermoid cyst is a very rare form of the disease. The most effective management strategy is wide local excision with primary closure.
Abdulwahid M. Salih, Lana R.A. Pshtiwan, Ari M. Abdullah, Aras J. Qaradakhy, Fahmi H. Kakamad, Halkawt Omer Ali, Karzan M. Salih, Hawbash M. Rahim and 3 more
Abstract Introduction Fibroadenomas are the most frequent cause of palpable breast lumps in young women. Although it’s a benign lesion, malignancy can occur in extremely rare cases; this risk is higher in complex fibroadenomas and in patients with a family history of the disease. The aim of the current study is to…
Carcinoma in Situ Raised from Fibroadenoma: A Case Series of a Rare Combination
Abdulwahid M. Salih, Lana R.A. Pshtiwan, Ari M. Abdullah, Aras J. Qaradakhy, Fahmi H. Kakamad, Halkawt Omer Ali, Karzan M. Salih, Hawbash M. Rahim and 3 more
IntroductionFibroadenomas are the most frequent cause of palpable breast lumps in young women. Although it’s a benign lesion, malignancy can occur in extremely rare cases; this risk is higher in complex fibroadenomas and in patients with a family history of the disease. The aim of the current study is to report a case series of rare combination of two breast tumors (carcinoma in situ within fibroadenoma).
MethodsThis is a retrospective case series study. The cases were managed in a single private center specific for breast diseases. They were evaluated and treated during the four previous years (January 2018-May 2022). It included all patients who had a fibroadenoma with malignant changes.
ResultsThe study included nine cases. The mean age was 41 years ranged from 31 to 51 years. Six cases were ductal carcinoma in situ within fibroadenoma and three cases were lobular carcinoma in situ.
ConclusionAlthough fibroadenomas are the most common benign breast mass, it is rarely associated with malignant transformation.
