Axillary lump: an unusual presentation of fat necrosis in the breast.
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.
Donuru
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Department of Radiology, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, University of Leicester Medical School, Leicester, UK.
Obaid
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Al Attar
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Kandula
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Purnell
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001365:Axilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology*; D005218:Fat Necrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D035583:Rare Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*