Case Reports in Pathology (Jan 2019)

Syringomatous Tumour Presenting as Inversion of a Supernumerary Nipple

  • Louise Öwall,
  • Henrik Mygind,
  • Åsa Rosenborg,
  • Anne-Vibeke Lænkholm

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/9461815
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2019

Abstract

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Syringomatous tumour (SyT) is a rare type of benign locally infiltrative tumour with debated origin. Because of the growth pattern, SyT can be mistaken for a malignant tumour, and it is therefore important to keep this diagnosis in mind. This case presents a woman with two supernumerary nipples on each side of the abdomen. One of the nipples was inverted with a small palpable firm mass in close relation to the nipple, leading to referral to the breast surgery department. SyT occurring in a supernumerary nipple and presenting with the symptoms described in this case has to our knowledge never been described previously.