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[Bilateral gestational macromastia: case report].

A Dem1, H Wone, M E Faye

  • 1Institut du cancer de Dakar, université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, BP 6604, Dakar-Etoile, Sénégal. adehdem@gmail.com

Journal De Gynecologie, Obstetrique Et Biologie De La Reproduction
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This case study discusses bilateral gravidic macromastia, a rare condition of rapid breast growth during pregnancy. Due to recurrence after reduction, mastectomy followed by prosthesis is recommended.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Gravidic macromastia is a rare condition characterized by rapid, significant breast enlargement during pregnancy.
  • Etiology and optimal treatment remain debated, often involving hormonal influences like hyperprolactinemia.

Observation:

  • A 33-year-old multiparous woman presented with progressive bilateral massive breast hypertrophy during pregnancy.
  • Biological examination revealed hyperprolactinemia; biopsy confirmed benign mammary hyperplasia.

Findings:

  • Medical management with bromocriptine was ineffective for the patient's condition.
  • Bilateral mastectomy was performed, with subsequent planning for reconstructive plastic surgery.

Implications:

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  • The high recurrence rate of gravidic macromastia after breast reduction suggests mastectomy followed by prosthetic reconstruction may be a more definitive treatment.
  • Further research into the pathogenesis and standardized treatment protocols for this rare condition is warranted.