Journal of clinical imaging science
November 24, 2025 · via Europe PMC
An unusual case of breast cancer masked by hidradenitis suppurativa.
Ramezanpour S, Vulasala SSR, Sharma S, Sharma S.
AI summary — for doctors, generated from the abstract only
In a young woman with hidradenitis suppurativa, breast masses attributed to inflammation were invasive ductal carcinoma, diagnosed only after vertebral metastasis.
What was studied
Case report of a 28-year-old woman with chronic HS whose breast cancer diagnosis was delayed.
Key findings
- Presented with back pain from thoracic vertebral metastasis
- Breast imaging showed suspicious masses; biopsy confirmed IDC
Clinical relevance
This supports dedicated breast imaging when breast lesions in inflammatory skin conditions fail to respond to treatment.
Who should care
Limitations
Single case report.
Do not let hidradenitis hide a breast cancer; image persistent breast lumps.
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Abstract
We report a rare case of a 28-year-old African-American woman with chronic hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), in whom breast masses were initially misattributed to HS-related inflammation, delaying diagnosis of breast cancer. She presented with back pain and diagnostic work-up revealed thoracic vertebral metastasis. Dedicated breast imaging showed suspicious breast masses and biopsy confirmed invasive ductal carcinoma. This case highlights the importance of breast imaging when inflammatory skin conditions of the breast fail to respond to standard treatment.
DOI
10.25259/jcis_43_2025
PMID
41409392
PMCID
PMC12707591
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