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Bilateral breast necrotizing leukocytoclastic vasculitis: First case report |
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| Authors: | Hassan Baig MBChB MSc MRCS Wen Ling Choong MBChB BMSc MSc MBA FRCS Pei Ru Chew BSc |
| Institution: | 1. Department of General Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK;2. Department of Breast Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK;3. Department of Plastic Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK |
| Abstract: | Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) is a very rare immune complex-mediated condition affecting the small vessels walls. We present the case of a 48-year-old woman with necrotizing bilateral breast LCV on treatment with glatiramer acetate for multiple sclerosis. Bilateral mastectomies and debridement of the anterior abdominal wall were required due to the rapidly evolving necrotizing process. Rapid assessment and a multidisciplinary approach are fundamental in treating this rare life-threatening condition. |
| Keywords: | bilateral mastectomies leucocytoclastic vasculitis necrotising fasciitis necrotising leucocytoclastic vasculitis necrotising vasculitis |