Image Based Question – 79378

Identify the disorder (undersurface of breast) as shown in the photograph below ?

A. Mondor’s disease

B. Paget’s disease

C. Mastitis

D. Chronic inflammatory abscess

Correct Answer » A Explanation

Answer- A. Mondor’s disease

The condition shown in the picture above represents Mondor’s disease.

Mondor’s disease (also known as “Mondor’s syndrome of superficial thrombophlebitis”) is a rare condition which involves thrombophlebitis of the superficial veins of the breast and anterior chest wall. It sometimes occurs in the arm or penis. In axilla, this condition is known as axillary web syndrome.