Back to Search Start Over

Bilateral breast necrotizing leukocytoclastic vasculitis: First case report

Authors :
Pei Ru Chew
Hassan Baig
Alessio Vinci
Wen Ling Choong
Source :
The Breast Journal. 27:895-898
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Hindawi Limited, 2021.

Abstract

Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) is a very rare immune complex-mediated condition affecting the small vessels walls. We present the case of a 48-year-old woman with necrotizing bilateral breast LCV on treatment with glatiramer acetate for multiple sclerosis. Bilateral mastectomies and debridement of the anterior abdominal wall were required due to the rapidly evolving necrotizing process. Rapid assessment and a multidisciplinary approach are fundamental in treating this rare life-threatening condition.

Details

ISSN :
15244741 and 1075122X
Volume :
27
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Breast Journal
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........be30e2ebeab9302b66eae4a7a237b1b5
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/tbj.14300