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Rapid Communication

Anatomic and clinical rationale of the V-sign to detect accessory axillary breast tissue

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Pages 245-248 | Published online: 24 Feb 2014
 

Abstract

The potential for breast cancer to present with lymphatic metastases, has instilled anxiety when women present with axillary masses. We discuss a simple and reliable clinical sign that can help clinicians to distinguish between axillary nodal metastases and accessory axillary breast tissue. Awareness and recognition of the “V-sign” can allay anxiety in women with accessary axillary breast tissue and prevent costly investigations in most cases.

Disclosure

The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.

Source of funding

No sources of funding were made available for this manuscript.