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Article: Pathologic quiz case: A subcutis nodule of the right thoracic wall
- Article from:
- Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
- Article date:
- January 1, 2003
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright College of American Pathologists Jan 2003. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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A 26-year-old woman was admitted to our institution for a subcutis tumefaction located on the right thoracic wall under the breast. For 2 years, this tumefaction slowly enlarged. She had no significant medical history. On inspection, a firm, painless mass seated on the right axillary line was found. The rest of the findings from the physical examination were normal. Surgical excision of an encapsulated nodule was performed. The nodule measured 3 cm and involved the superficial fascia of the right intercostal muscles. No involvement of the external cortical of the rib was noticed. On cut section, the nodule was lobulated and had a yellow-gray color.
Microscopically, the tumor was well ...