Gigantomastia: A Rare Complication In Pregnancy
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
Gigantomastia is a very rare condition that complicates about one of every 28,000-100,000 pregnancies (1) . Only 100 cases have been reported in the literature. Gigantomastia occurs at puberty (virginal hyperplasia) or during pregnancy (gravidic gigantomastia) (2). It is characterized by massive enlargement of breasts, resulting in per breast weights of 4-6 kilograms. The diagnosis of gigantomastia is based on clinical findings. Pathologic and radiologic studies are not required if no associated disorder is present. Treatment is based on bromocriptine administration, but surgical intervention (reduction mammoplasty or simple mastectomy with posterior reconstruction is required if the disorder progresses.(1)
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M. Naik
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