Work

Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia Presenting as Vulvar Mass

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Ectopic breast tissue (EBT) is a rare condition most frequently located in the axilla and only rarely in the vulva. It can undergo similar benign or malignant changes as normal breast tissue, including rare instances of atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH). We report a 63-year-old woman with ectopic ADH in the right labia majora, initially misdiagnosed as a benign cyst. Histopathology confirmed EBT with ADH, and subsequent re-excision showed no residual disease. Immunohistochemistry supported the mammary origin. This case highlights the importance of histological examination for vulvar lesions suspected of EBT and underscores the need for guidelines on managing these rare occurrences.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.96592

Authors: Emmanuel Garrido-Cortes, Yolcar Chamorro, Niloofar Nasseri-Nik, Ana C Sandoval Leon

Institutions: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Baptist Health South Florida

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: W4416121397