Syringomatous adenoma of the nipple with microcalcifications on mammography: A case report

Authors

Shiva Niakan DO, Baystate HealthFollow
Angelica Patino MD, Baystate HealthFollow
Nupur Jadhav MD, Baystate HealthFollow
Jennifer Hadro MD, Baystate Health
Giovanna Crisi MD, Baystate HealthFollow
Holly Mason MD, Baystate HealthFollow

Author Department

Ob/Gyn; Radiology; Pathology; Surgery

Document Type

Article, Peer-reviewed

Publication Date

12-2020

Abstract

Syringomatous adenoma of the nipple (SAN) is a rare benign lesion which often presents as a subareolar mass with associated nipple shape changes including pruritus, crusting, and discharge It is thought that syringomatous tumors arise from eccrine glands of the nipple and areola. Due to its locally infiltrative growth pattern the main differential is with low-grade adenosquamous carcinoma which requires more aggressive surgical treatment. Syringomatous adenoma of the nipple can recur, and therefore complete local excision is recommended. We present a case of a syringomatous adenoma of the nipple diagnosed after nearly 5 years of observation with microcalcifications noted on mammography.

Keywords: mammography; microcalcifications; syringomatous adenoma of the nipple.

Recommended Citation

Niakan S, Patino A, Jadhav N, Hadro J, Crisi GM, Mason H. Syringomatous adenoma of the nipple with microcalcifications on mammography: A case report. Breast J. 2020 Dec 25. doi: 10.1111/tbj.14143. Epub ahead of print.

PMID

33368840