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Tubular adenoma of the breast: a rare presentation and review of the literature.

TitleTubular adenoma of the breast: a rare presentation and review of the literature.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2012
AuthorsSalemis, N. S., Gemenetzis G., Karagkiouzis G., Seretis C., Sapounas K., Tsantilas V., Sambaziotis D., & Lagoudianakis E.
JournalJ Clin Med Res
Volume4
Issue1
Pagination64-7
Date Published2012 Feb
ISSN1918-3011
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.

DOI10.4021/jocmr746w
Alternate JournalJ Clin Med Res
PubMed ID22383931
PubMed Central IDPMC3279505

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