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Fluctuant Subcutaneous Nodule in the Axilla of an Adolescent Female

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A 15-year-old adolescent female with an unremarkable medical history presented to the dermatology clinic with a mass in the left axilla of 2 years' duration.The patient reported that there was no drainage of the lesion nor did she have any other similar lesions.She reported tenderness of the lesion during menstruation that resolved after this phase ended.Dermatologic examination revealed a solitary 4.4-cm, flesh-colored, poorly defined, boggy, fluctuant subcutaneous nodule with no central punctum or surface changes.Ultrasonography of the axilla showed a 6.4-cm hypoechoic heterogenous mass.A biopsy of the lesion was performed.

Source: Cutis

DOI: 10.12788/cutis.1146

Author: Melissa Cheng

Institutions: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Western University of Health Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Breast Lesions and Carcinomas

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4405367777