Gestational gigantomastia with complete resolution in a Nigerian woman.

BMJ Case Rep

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu, Nigeria.

Published: February 2011

Physiological enlargement of the breasts occurs at puberty and during pregnancy. It is known as gestational gigantomastia when enlargement in pregnancy becomes excessive, uncomfortable and embarrassing. Gestational gigantomastia may have far reaching effects for the mother and fetus. This rare condition is associated with considerable morbidity but may be associated with good fetal outcome. Our case was very interesting because it was managed conservatively and postpartum there was complete spontaneous resolution.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3062818PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr.01.2010.2632DOI Listing

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