Zuska & #39;s breast disease: Breast imaging findings and histopathologic overview

Luis F Serrano, MarÍa M Rojas-Rojas, Fedel A MachadoIndian Journal of Radiology and Imaging 2020 30(3):327-333
Zuska's disease describes the clinical condition of recurrent central or periareolar nonpuerperal abscesses associated with lactiferous fistulas. Pathogenesis involves the occlusion of an abnormal duct through an epithelial desquamation process that causes ductal dilatation, stasis of secretions, and periductal inflammation. Patients with Zuska's disease may develop chronic draining sinuses near the areola from lactiferous ducts fistula; therefore, the underlying abnormal duct system must be located and excised for proper treatment. Zuska's disease is often misdiagnosed and mistreated and is associated with significant morbidity, including the recurrence of abscess and cutaneous fistula formation. This case series aimed to help clinicians investigate and manage this disorder. The clinical and imaging findings, histopathologic correlation, and treatment of Zuska's disease are discussed.

Source: Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging - October 15, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Luis F Serrano Mar & #205;a M Rojas-Rojas Fedel A Machado Source Type: research