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Case Reports
. 2013 Jul 12;2013(7):rjt052.
doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjt052.

Diagnosis and management of retroareolar cysts in adolescents: a case report

David Wallace  1 , Aneet Sian  2 , Andrew Carne  2 , Tracey E Irvine  3
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Case Reports

Diagnosis and management of retroareolar cysts in adolescents: a case report

David Wallace et al. J Surg Case Rep. .

Abstract

Retroareolar cysts are a rare condition of the adolescent female breast and their reported incidence in the literature is scarce. Arising from obstruction of the terminal channels that drain Montgomery's areolar tubercles retroareolar cysts comprise two different pathological entities; symptomatic and asymptomatic. We report on a case of a symptomatic retroareolar cyst in a 15-year-old girl and review the literature. We highlight the subtle clinical differences from other adolescent breast masses, describe the natural course of the condition and with respect to diagnosis detail the correlation between clinical features and characteristic sonographic findings. Finally, we highlight the importance of preserving the developing breast bud by adopting a conservative approach to the management of retroareolar cysts.

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Figure 1:
Retroareolar cysts in ultrasonography of the breast.
Figure 2:
Figure 2:
Infected retroareolar cyst with increased peripheral flow.
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