Fibroadenoma of ectopic breast tissue in the perianal region

Fibroadenoma of ectopic breast tissue in the perianal region Sir, Ectopic breast tissue can be seen along the milk line, which extends from the axilla to the symphysis pubis. The perianal area can be the extreme limit for the presence of such tissue. Ectopic breast behaves like normal breast in its response to hormones and the development of neoplasia 1,2 and although fibroadenoma and carcinoma can occur, a review of the literature has not identified a previous case of a fibroadenoma arising in ectopic breast tissue in the perianal region. A 47-year old female presented with a 3-month history of a lump in the left perianal region. It was not tender and had not grown in size.