# Navigating the Clinical Challenges of a Pregnancy-Related Lobular Capillary Hemangioma of the Breast

**Authors:** Willem Van Hoecke, Margot Van Daele, Wiebren A Tjalma, Ali Ramadhan

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.78039 · 2025-01-26

## TL;DR

This case report discusses a fast-growing breast lesion during pregnancy, highlighting the challenges in diagnosis and the importance of timely management.

## Contribution

The paper presents a clinical case of a pregnancy-related lobular capillary hemangioma and emphasizes its management challenges.

## Key findings

- A lobular capillary hemangioma rapidly developed on the left breast during pregnancy.
- Pregnancy-related hormonal changes can accelerate the growth of pre-existing or new cutaneous lesions.
- Early recognition and proper management of such lesions are critical to avoid life-threatening complications.

## Abstract

Rapidly growing lesions always require careful examination. Due to pregnancy, certain pre-existing lesions may become visible or symptomatic due to accelerated growth and present a challenging differential diagnosis. It is essential to investigate these lesions carefully to establish an accurate diagnosis and ensure appropriate treatment. Due to hormonal and physiological changes during pregnancy, cutaneous lesions may arise and develop more rapidly than usual.

In this case report we discuss a lobular capillary hemangioma (LCH) on the left breast that developed rapidly during pregnancy. The management of fast-growing lesions with possible differential diagnoses, especially during pregnancy, is explored. Early recognition and appropriate management of these lesions are crucial because some of them can be life-threatening.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** lobular capillary hemangioma (MONDO:0022096)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Lobular Capillary Hemangioma of the Breast (MESH:D061325), LCH (MESH:D017789), capillary hemangioma (MESH:D018324), cutaneous lesions (MESH:D009059)

## Figures

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11862777