1/25/2012

WHAT IS THE DIAGNOSIS?


Peau d'orange is the dimpling of the skin that resembles the skin of an orange. It is usually seen in advanced breast cancer where there is stromal infiltration and lymphatic obstruction. This unfortunate lady had a left lumpectomy at another hospital. She has a recurrence on the left as well as a cancer on the right. She will receive chemotherapy.

Peau d'orange
Recurrent breast cancer