Mondor's disease

Mondor's Disease

Mondor's disease (pronunciation: mon-dor's di-zeez) is a rare condition characterized by the formation of a thrombophlebitis (pronunciation: throm-bo-fle-bi-tis), or a blood clot, in the superficial veins of the breast and anterior chest wall. The disease was first described by Henri Mondor in 1939, hence the name.

Etymology

The term "Mondor's disease" is derived from the name of the French surgeon, Dr. Henri Mondor (1885-1962), who first described this condition in a scientific paper published in 1939.

Symptoms

The primary symptom of Mondor's disease is a palpable cord-like structure just beneath the skin, typically in the upper chest or breast area. This is due to the formation of a thrombus (pronunciation: throm-bus), or blood clot, in the vein. Other symptoms may include pain, tenderness, redness, and swelling in the affected area.

Causes

The exact cause of Mondor's disease is unknown. However, it is often associated with physical trauma, surgical procedures, or inflammatory processes. Certain risk factors such as cancer, particularly breast cancer, and hypercoagulability (pronunciation: hyper-co-ag-u-la-bility), a condition that increases the risk of blood clots, may also contribute to the development of this disease.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Mondor's disease is primarily based on physical examination. Imaging tests such as ultrasound or mammography (pronunciation: mam-mog-ra-phy) may be used to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions.

Treatment

Treatment for Mondor's disease primarily involves managing symptoms and preventing complications. This may include pain relief medications, warm compresses, and wearing a supportive bra. In some cases, anticoagulant (pronunciation: anti-co-ag-u-lant) therapy may be recommended to prevent the formation of new blood clots.

See Also

• Thrombophlebitis
• Thrombus
• Hypercoagulability
• Anticoagulant

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Mondor's disease
• Wikipedia's article - Mondor's disease

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