CYTOPATHOLOGY AS AN IMPORTANT TOOL IN DIAGNOSING LYMPHANGIOMA CIRCUMSCRIPTUM OF BREAST – A RARE CASE REPORT.

Abstract

Lymphangiomas of breast are rare with only a few cases being reported so far. Among these secondary lymphangioma have been reported but cases of primary lymphangioma are even rarer. Due to its proclivity to mimic malignancy clinically, its accurate diagnosis plays a crucial role in management of these patients. This is a unique case where cytology suggested a diagnosis of vascular malformation ruling out malignancy, thus avoiding unnecessary surgical exploration along with untoward effects of chemo/radiotherapy. The histopathology revealed diagnosis of lymphangioma circumscriptum of breast