MONDOR’S DISEASE

• Mondor disease is a spontaneous thrombophlebitis of the superficial veins of the breast and anterior chest wall.
• Also called as String phlebitis due to tender, cord like structure.

   

ETIOLOGY-

• Unknown

 

CLINICAL FEATURES-

• Presented as a thrombosed subcutaneous cord (3cm) attached to skin.
• On raising arm, shallow subcutaneous grooves appear alongside cord like thrombosed vein.
• Frequently involved veins are-

a) Lateral thoracic vein

b) Thoracoepigastric vein

c) Superficial epigastric vein

• Self limiting disease
• Pain in lateral aspect of breast or anterior chest wall.

   

INVESTIGATIONS-

• Biopsy is indicated

 

TREATMENT-

• NSAIDS and warm compresses
• Restriction of motion and brassiere support of breast

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