Vol. 9, Issue 4, Part B (2025)

Axillary breast: Surgical and Cosmetic challenge

Author(s):

Ketan Vagholkar

Abstract:

Axillary breast is a type of accessory breast wherein there is additional breast tissue in the axillae in addition to the normal breast. The condition has both cosmetic and functional implications more so during menarche and pregnancy. The diagnostic and therapeutic approach needs to focus considerably on cosmetic outcome in addition to removing the pathology. The article describes the embryological basis, clinical features, diagnosis and therapeutic options for axillary breast.

Pages: 130-132  |  225 Views  133 Downloads



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How to cite this article:
Ketan Vagholkar. Axillary breast: Surgical and Cosmetic challenge. Int. J. Surg. Sci. 2025;9(4):130-132. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/surgery.2025.v9.i4.B.1262