Clinical Characteristics of Non-Lactational Mastitis of Accessory Breast: A Case-Series Study
This study addresses a key clinical gap by identifying distinguishing features of NLM-AB, such as consistent axillary masses without nipple retraction and associations with reproductive history. These findings can directly support clinicians in early recognition and differential diagnosis of NLM-AB, avoiding unnecessary interventions targeting primary breast tissue. Incorporating these patient characteristics into diagnostic pathways may reduce misdiagnosis rates and guide more tailored treatment strategies, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Authors
- Yifei Zeng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5488-0483)
- Na Fu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2507-0585)
- Xiaolong Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6254-5864)
- Dongxiao Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4026-5815)
- Di Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9694-8255)
Institutions
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Capital Medical University (CN)
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Women s Health
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/ijwh.s512662
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Cancer and Skin Lesions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01
Funders
- Capital Medical University
- State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China