Carcinoma of the Mammary Crease

Abstract

Few cases of carcinoma of the mammary crease appear in the literature. Seven such cases from a series of 402 consecutive breast carcinomas emphasize several characteristics of this disease. The lesion initially resembles a callus and its significance is usually overlooked, which leads to delayed diagnosis and therapy. Although it is frequently ulcerated with underlying fascial fixation, radical "curative" surgery in selected cases is justified.