Fibroadenoma of the Breast With Xanthomatous Features: Report of a Case

Xanthomas are common in cutaneous sites but may also be seen in unusual locations. In view of the paucity of reported cases, the occurrence of such lesions within the breast stroma would appear to be either unusual, underreported, or ignored. Indeed, most reports of the few breast xanthomas and of the even fewer xanthomatous fibroadenomas reported have appeared in the older literature. Herein, a case of fibroadenoma with multiple foci of xanthoma is reported, the literature is briefly reviewed, and the apparent difference between the previous cases and the current case is highlighted.

Source: International Journal of Surgical Pathology - May 9, 2016 Category: Pathology Authors: Coyne, J. D., Michiels, J. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research