EC Gynaecology

Ectopic breast is a rare condition, affecting around 6% of the general population. It is characterized by a mass of soft tissue that can develop anywhere along the mammary crest or milk line, which extends from the armpit to the groin. Like the normal breast, benign and malignant processes can occur in the ectopic breast. We report a case of ectopic breast containing fibroadenoma from the obstetrics and gynecology department of the Military Hospital of Instruction Mohamed V in Rabat. A 37-year-old female patient presented to our department with bilateral inguino-pubic swellings. The patient underwent ultrasound and MRI, which revealed two subcutaneous lesion formations. Management consisted of surgical excision. On the basis of the histological findings, the diagnosis of ectopic breast containing fibroadenoma was made. Given that the majority of ectopic breast is located in the armpit, this case is unusual in its location.

 Keywords: Ectopic Breast; Benign Mastopathy; Pubis; Surgery; Adenofibroma

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