. What is Mondor's cord and how do I know I have it?
First discovered by French Surgeon, Henri Mondor (pronounced ahn-ree mon-door), Mondor's Disease (or cord) is thrombophlebitis (inflammation) of an epigastric vein of the thorax. That is a bulging vein under your breast lobe on your abdomen and breast.
thrombophlebitis
throm*bo*phle*bi*tis; plural -bit*i*des ( plural)
(noun): inflammation of a vein with formation of a thrombus
epigastric
epi*gas*tric
(adjective)
2 a : of or relating to the anterior walls of the abdomen <~ veins>
thorax
tho*rax (noun), plural tho*rax*es or tho*ra*ces
[Middle English, from Latin thorac-, thorax breastplate, thorax, from Greek thorak-, thorax]
First appeared 15th Century
1 : the part of the mammalian body between the neck and the abdomen;
also : its cavity in which the heart and lungs lie
This condition appears rather spontaneously and is of no worry, you can remedy this by warm, compresses (a very warm, wet washcloth or a microwaveable pack wrapped in a warm, wet washcloth will suffice) and taking an anti-inflammatory such as a prescription Medrol pack (Prednisolone) or OTC Motrin (an anti-inflammatory). However, ibuprofen is also a blood thinner and you should consult with your surgeonbefore taking it. It is usually nothing to be alarmed about and will disappear on its own. If you have further worries please consult with your surgeon.
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