Surgical management of erosive adenomatosis of the nipple: A case report

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Known as a very uncommon disease, erosive adenomatosis of the nipple is a benign neoplasm of the breast. However, its destructive process can have a considerably negative impact on patient's quality of life. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a 45-year-old woman who presented at the visceral surgery department of the National Teaching Hospital of Cotonou-Benin (CNHU-HKM) for a burgeoning mass of the left nipple. She was diagnosed an erosive adenomatosis of the nipple and underwent a nipple resection with reconstruction. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Erosive adenomatosis is one differential diagnosis for lesion of the nipple. Clinically, it should be discussed with malignant nipple tumours including Paget's disease. CONCLUSION: Surgery is the cornerstone of the treatment, and the prognosis is excellent.