Gigantomastia unrelated to pregnancy or puberty: a case report.

Breast

Hedley Atkins Breast Unit, Guy's Hospital, London, SE1 9TN, UK.

Published: April 2002

AI Article Synopsis

  • A rare case of idiopathic gigantomastia is highlighted, which typically occurs during puberty and pregnancy but has not been previously reported as a spontaneous case.
  • The patient experienced severe symptoms that led to the need for an urgent bilateral mastectomy.
  • This procedure was necessary to manage complications such as systemic sepsis and to alleviate extreme discomfort.

Article Abstract

Idiopathic gigantomastia occurs during puberty and pregnancy but a spontaneous case has not been reported in the literature. An unusual case is described, which required urgent bilateral mastectomy to control systemic sepsis and extreme discomfort.

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  • A rare case of idiopathic gigantomastia is highlighted, which typically occurs during puberty and pregnancy but has not been previously reported as a spontaneous case.
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  • This procedure was necessary to manage complications such as systemic sepsis and to alleviate extreme discomfort.
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