Spontaneous infarction of fibroadenoma of breast—A case report with literature review

INTRODUCTION: Infarction of breast fibroadenoma is a very rare complication which is either spontaneous or secondary to trauma. It poses a diagnostic dilemma of inflammatory carcinoma. We report a case of spontaneous infarction of fibroadenoma with different clinical presentation. CASE REPORT: A 26-year-old female presented with right breast lump with sudden increase in size for 2 week duration. On examination, well defined, irregular lump measuring 6 × 3 cm and firm to hard in consistency was found. The clinical diagnosis of benin fibroadenoma of the breast was made. Ultrasound confirmed the diagnosis. biopsy was planned. Macroscopical and microscopical examination showed pictures consistent with spontaneous infarction of benign fibroadenoma of breast. DISCUSSION: Fibroadenomas are the most common benign tumor of breast among female gender. Spontaneous infarction within fibroadenoma is a very rare. To our knowledge, only 33 cases have been reported in literatures. CONCLUSION: Spontaneous infarction of the fibroadenoma is a benign condition of the breast with features either inflammatory carcinoma or the same presentation of benign fibroadenoma.