Presentation
Bilateral axillary swelling with rudimentary nipples.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Bilateral accessory breast tissue
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Dense fibroglandular parenchyma in both breasts (type C breast density). A note is made of accessory breast tissue with rudimentary nipple/areola in both axilla (imaged with a marker). No suspicious soft tissue abnormality, architectural distortion, pleomorphic microcalcification clusters, abnormal skin thickening or nipple retraction is is seen on either side. No significant axillary lymphadenopathy is seen.
Case Discussion
Axilla is the commonest location of accessory breast tissue, although it can be seen anywhere along the milk line.