Axillary lump: an unusual presentation of fat necrosis in the breast

Authors: Donuru, A; Obaid, H; Al Attar, M; Kandula, V; Purnell, D

Source: Australasian Radiology, Volume 51, Supplement 1, October 2007 , pp. B40-B42(1)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

SUMMARY

The clinical presentation of an axillary lump, in majority of cases, raises suspicion of an enlarged lymph node due to malignant causes. In this case report, we established a diagnosis of an axillary lump caused by fat necrosis. We present this case report with review of the literature to familiarize clinicians with this condition.

Keywords: axilla; breast; fat necrosis; mammogram

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.2007.01820.x

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