Accessory breast

Case contributed by Guilherme Pioli Resende
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Patient referred for screening mammography.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
mammography

Sparse fibroglandular breasts with axillary fibroglandular tissue on the right (Spencer's tail).

Case Discussion

Accessory breast usually constitutes an additional finding in the mammography exam, presenting asymptomatically and configuring itself as a benign condition.

Contributed by Dr. Hemilianna Hadassa Silva Matozinho M.D. and Dr. Ana Karina de Ataíde Feitosa M.D.

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