Multiple ectopic breast tissue with a large lactating vulvar mass in a postpartum period

Abstract

Anogenital mammary-like glands were all previously considered ectopic breast tissues. Current literature suggest that it can also represent a normal constituent of the anogenital area. Vulva ectopic breast tissue is extremely rare, with very few cases reported to date.

CASE REPORT

We report a case of a patient presenting with bilateral swelling of the labia majora as well as ipsilateral axilla six days postpartum. Histological examination from the biopsy of the vulvar mass confirmed ectopic breast tissue.

CONCLUSION

Ectopic breast tissue is commonly described in the axilla or the chest wall but extremely rare in the vulva.