Axillary breast correction
The axillary accessory breast tissue develops as part of polymastia along the milk line. This is common in women.
The clinical presentation
- Asymptomatic to cyclical changes.
- Enlargement of axillary accessory breast tissue is during pregnancy and lactation.
The most common reason for seeking surgical consultation is anxiety for development of carcinoma. Small number of women opted for surgery purely for cosmetic reason.
The most common symptom in these patients was exacerbation during pregnancy and lactation. This enlargement was the also the most common cause of anxiety by patients for development of carcinoma.
The procedure is carried out under a general anaesthetic and will require an overnight stay in the hospital before being discharged the following day.
The potential of malignancy in accessory axillary breast is 0.6%, it is essential to investigate these patients. The surgical excision of these accessory breasts is quite safe and is recommended for all the patients having symptoms.
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