Bilateral Ectopic Axillary Breast Tissue with Duct Ectasia: An Unexpected Occurrence

Abstract

Accessory breast tissue results due to failure of mammary streaks regression during embryogenesis. Patients present with palpable masses associated with cyclical pain in addition to cosmetic concerns.and this entity must be considered in differential diagnosis of axillary masses. Duct ectasia results when lactiferous ducts are blocked by secretions. We report a case of bilateral painful axillary swellings in a thirty-one-year-old female, histopathological diagnosis of which was accessory breast tissue with duct ectasia. We intent to highlight morphological spectrum of uncommon lesions breast tissue can exhibit in ectopic sites and need of timely surgical management to avoid future complications.