AXILLARY AND BREAST LYMPHANGIOMA: AN UNUSUAL CAUSE OF BREAST AND AXILLARY LUMP IN ADULT PATIENTS

Abstract

Lymphangioma is a benign congenital lymphatic tumor of the lymphatic system due to developmental anomalies. Lymphangioma is commonly seen in the infant and pediatric age groups. In this study, we presented a rare case of axillary and breast lymphangioma in an adult female patients. Patient 24 -year-old lady presented with a large swelling around 15 x 10 cm in the breast and axilla since 6 months of duration. Clinical and radiological examinations were suggestive of breast and axillary lymphangioma. Patient underwent complete surgical resection and diagnosis conrmed on histopathological examination. Lymphangioma of the breast and axilla in adulthood is very rare and very few cases have been reported in the literature. Evaluation for breast cystic lymphangioma should be considered for a prompt diagnosis and denitive treatment to prevent recurrence and complications First line of treatment is surgery with safe margins.