| Abstract | We report a case of breast carcinoma 6 years after a prophylactic subcutaneous mastectomy. The incidence of breast carcinoma after prophylactic mastectomy is probably less than 2%. If removal of breast tissue is performed to prevent breast cancer, we advocate a complete simple bilateral mastectomy, including nipple-areola complex, axillary tail and pectoral fascia. |
| Authors | H W Willemsen, R Kaas, J H Peterse, E J Rutgers
(Affiliation: Department of Surgery The Netherlands Cancer Institute/Antoni van Leeuwenhoek ziekenhuis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.)
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| Journal | European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology
(Eur J Surg Oncol)
Vol. 24
Issue 4
Pg. 331-2
(Aug 1998)
ISSN: 0748-7983 ENGLAND |
| PMID | 9725003
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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| Topics |
- Breast Neoplasms
(pathology, prevention & control, surgery)
- Carcinoma, Lobular
(pathology, surgery)
- Female
- Humans
- Mastectomy, Subcutaneous
(adverse effects)
- Middle Aged
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