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Imaging series showing progression of bilateral epidermal inclusion cysts of the breast. Ultrasound imaging: at one-year post-reduction mammaplasty (1A,1B) and at six-year post-reduction mammaplasty (2A,2B). Mammogram imaging at six-year post-reduction mammaplasty (3A,3B) and at one-year post-excision of epidermal inclusion cysts (4A,4B).
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Although she was not unduly concerned, her general practitioner referred her to a local breast unit where she underwent ultrasound imaging and was reassured that the lumps were benign (Figure 1; 1A,1B). An ultrasound and mammogram examination (Figure 1) reported benign masses.
Images of specimens taken intraoperative (1A,1B) and postoperative pictures at 12-month follow-up (2A,2B,2C).
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Extreme care was taken to dissect these subcutaneous masses en-block and the peri-areolar portion was accessed taking care to limit the length of the incision (Figure 2). (Figure 2; 2A,2B,2C-Of note, no pre-operative or previous medical photography available for comparison). She was diagnosed with mild psoriasis (the rash is noticeable on Figure 2B) after the surgery and treated with topical therapy.