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Pseudoaneurysm of a Lymph Node’s Vasculature in the Axillary Tail of the Breast

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We present the rare complication of pseudoaneurysm within the vasculature of a lymph node as a result of core needle biopsy (CNB) of a lymph node within the axillary tail of the breast. The pseudoaneurysm developed within the feeding artery of a lymph node, and to our knowledge, this is the first such reported case. Pseudoaneurysm should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a mammographically new or enlarging asymmetry. Our case also emphasizes the importance of ultrasound color Doppler in establishing the correct diagnosis.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.88361

Authors: Stephanie B Shamir, Catherine Maldjian

Institution: Montefiore Medical Center

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: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412495213