Tubular adenoma of the breast: a rare presentation and review of the literature.
Title | Tubular adenoma of the breast: a rare presentation and review of the literature. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2012 |
Authors | Salemis, N. S., Gemenetzis G., Karagkiouzis G., Seretis C., Sapounas K., Tsantilas V., Sambaziotis D., & Lagoudianakis E. |
Journal | J Clin Med Res |
Volume | 4 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 64-7 |
Date Published | 2012 Feb |
ISSN | 1918-3011 |
Abstract | UNLABELLED: Tubular adenomas, also known as pure adenomas, are rare epithelial tumors of the breast. Only a few cases have been reported in the literature, especially in young women of reproductive age. Postmenopausal women are very rarely affected. We describe here a very rare case of tubular breast adenoma in a postmenopausal woman who presented with a gradually enlarging breast lump. Clinical examination and imaging studies revealed a non-tender well circumscribed left breast tumor suggestive of a fibroadenoma. Due to the history of progressive enlargement of the breast lump, a surgical excision was performed. Histological findings were suggestive of a tubular breast adenoma. We conclude that although tubular breast adenoma is rare, it should always be considered in the differential diagnosis in postmenopausal patients presenting with a gradually enlarging breast mass. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult because tubular adenoma is indistinguishable from a fibroadenoma on physical examination and breast imaging. Surgical excision is necessary to establish a definitive diagnosis. Clinical presentation and management of our patient are discussed along with a review of the literature.KEYWORDS: Tubular adenoma; Breast; Breast mass. |
DOI | 10.4021/jocmr746w |
Alternate Journal | J Clin Med Res |
PubMed ID | 22383931 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC3279505 |