Abstract
Breast leiomyoma is an infrequent entity and accounts for less than 1% of all breast tumors. The disease may affect both sexes with a preference for middle-aged women and its etiology still remains unclear. The nipple and subareolar area harbor the neoplasm in the majority of cases, however the intraparenchymal location, especially in older women has been noted. Histologically, this mesenchymal tumor derives from smooth muscle cells metaplasia or from myofibroblastic cells of the subareolar area. Triple assessment makes up the basic diagnostic tool. Surgical resection in macroscopic clear margins contributes not only to diagnosis but also rules out malignancy. Herein, we present our case of intramammary leiomyoma with a parallel review of world literature.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
