CYSTICERCOSIS OF BREAST PRESENTING AS FIBROADENOMA
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ABSTRACT
Breast lump is a common diagnostic problem both to the general practitioner and to the surgeons. However, rare breast lesions are often misdiagnosed
clinically with other diagnoses. We present a case of cysticercosis of breast in a 23-year-old woman presented with a 3-month history of right
breast lump. Clinical examination revealed a mobile, painless, 2.0 cm mass in the right breast similar to fibroadenoma. The axilla and nipples had
no abnormalities. The patient underwent resection of the mass, and a cystic lesion was found. Microscopic examination revealed a cystic cavity
containing larvae and it consistent with cysticerci. Characteristic features of this uncommon location are discussed based on a review of the literature.
This case report emphasizes the fact that although the breast is unusual site for cysticercosis, it should be considered as differential diagnosis while
dealing with a painless, freely mobile lump in the breast, especially in the endemic area.
Keywords: Breast, Cysticercosis, Histopathology.
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