Nodular Mucinosis of the Breast: A Case Report

TL;DR

A rare case of breast nodular mucinosis is reported, highlighting its recurrence at a previously treated site.

Contribution

The novelty lies in documenting a rare recurrence of nodular mucinosis at the same site as a prior benign lesion.

Findings

Nodular mucinosis can recur at the site of a previously resected benign nodule.

The case emphasizes the need for long-term monitoring of patients with a history of similar lesions.

Abstract

This article presents a rare case of nodular mucinosis of the breast, typically manifested as a painless subcutaneous mass in young women. We describe the clinical scenario of a 48-year-old woman who previously underwent benign nodule resection in her 20s at the identical site where nodular mucinosis subsequently developed. This recurrence at the previous resection site underscores the unusual nature of the condition and emphasizes the need for continued vigilance in monitoring patients with a history of such lesions.

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