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February 8, 2026Clinical and Experimental Dermatology0 citations

Multiple yellow papules arising within previously irradiated breast skin

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GAGhadah Al-SharbateeMDMaged DaruishVNVivien Ng

Key Points

  • To investigate the occurrence of papules in a breast cancer survivor previously treated with radiotherapy.
  • Conducted a biopsy of new papules in the irradiated breast skin.
  • Analyzed the histopathological features of the biopsy specimens.
  • Biopsy showed adult-onset xanthogranuloma, a benign condition.
  • Initial concerns for cutaneous metastasis were alleviated.

Abstract

A 51-year-old woman developed new papules within a prior breast radiotherapy field, initially raising concern for cutaneous metastasis. Biopsy revealed adult-onset xanthogranuloma, highlighting a rare benign mimicker of recurrence in breast cancer survivors.

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Al-Sharbatee et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698828210fc35cd7a88474d0https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llag065
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