Xanthogranulomatous inflammation (XGI) contains common lipid-laden macrophages in the microscopic structure. It can be seen in various parts of the body. Macroscopically, it is characterized by common bright yellow abscesses, and it may mimic a tumor. A sixty-year-old woman, who had a mastectomy for breast cancer 10 years ago, referred to our polyclinic with a palpable mass under the incision line. The patient has been initially considered to have a local recurrence after the investigations and operated for the second time. However, pathology results were reported as XGI. This situation has supported the tumor immitating ability of XGI.
Xanthogranulomatous ınflammation mimicking delayed local recurrence of breast cancer
Xanthogranulomatous inflammation (XGI) contains common lipid-laden macrophages in the microscopic structure. It can be seen in various parts of the body. Macroscopically, it is characterized by common bright yellow abscesses, and it may mimic a tumor. A sixty-year-old woman, who had a mastectomy for breast cancer 10 years ago, referred to our polyclinic with a palpable mass under the incision line. The patient has been initially considered to have a local recurrence after the investigations and operated for the second time. However, pathology results were reported as XGI. This situation has supported the tumor immitating ability of XGI.
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