Inflammatory breast cancer
Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare, fast-growing type of breast cancer. With this type of cancer, the cancer cells often do not form lumps in the breast. Instead, the cancer cells block the lymph fluid in the breast tissue. This can make the breast look swollen and red and feel warm, as if it were infected. The swelling may cause lots of tiny dimples in the skin (orange peel appearance).
Current as of: May 4, 2022
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Kirtly Jones MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology & William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine