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Case Reports
. 2022 Oct 19;10(10):e6447.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.6447. eCollection 2022 Oct.

Multiple asymptomatic papules following breast cancer treatment

Kouki Chaima  1 , Sellami Khadija  1 , Bahloul Emna  1 , Mnif Emna  1 , Graja Soumaya  2 , Kammoun Nadine  1 , Gouiaa Naourez  2 , Boudawara Tahya  2 , Turki Hamida  1
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Multiple asymptomatic papules following breast cancer treatment

Kouki Chaima et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

Acquired lymphangiectasia (AL) represents superficial lymphatic dilatation caused by different processes. It is a consequence of lymphatic damage by an external cause; leading to obstruction of local lymphatic drainage.1 We report a case of AL of the breast in a 45-year-old woman mimicking warts.

Keywords: acquired lymphangiectasia; breast cancer; dermoscopy; radiation therapy; warts.

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Figures

FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1
(A, B) Multiple grouped pinkish‐red translucent papules on the left anterior and lateral wall of the chest and on the left axilla region. (C) Dermoscopic image: multiple erythematous lacunae separated by white septa and linear vascular structures.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2
(A) Regular ortho‐keratotic epidermis, the dermis containing numerous vascular structures of the lymphatic type (HE*25). (B) Ecstatic lymphatic structures sometimes anastomotic (HE*50). (C) Lymphatic structures containing a chylous material (asterix) (HE*200). (D) Regular endothelium lining the lymphatic structure (HE*200).
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