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Galactocele in a Prepubertal Girl.

Veronica I Alaniz1, Myrlene Jeudy1, Mark Pearlman1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
|January 28, 2017
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Galactoceles, or benign breast cysts, can occur in children. Needle aspiration is an effective, conservative treatment for prepubertal girls, avoiding surgical intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Breast Imaging
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Galactoceles are rare benign breast masses, typically associated with male infants and children.
  • The etiology of galactoceles in nonlactating females remains unclear.
  • Conventional treatment for male children often involves surgical excision.

Observation:

  • A 3-year-old prepubertal girl presented with a unilateral breast mass.
  • Ultrasound revealed a 4.4-cm hypoechoic cyst with normal endocrine evaluations, including prolactin levels.
  • Cyst aspiration yielded milky fluid containing fat globules, confirming a galactocele diagnosis.

Findings:

  • Microscopic examination confirmed the presence of fat globules in the aspirated fluid, diagnostic of a galactocele.
Keywords:
Breast cystBreast imagingBreast massGalactocelePediatric

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  • The breast mass was fully resolved after cyst aspiration.
  • This case highlights a galactocele in a prepubertal female, a less common presentation.

    • Implications:

    • Conservative management, such as needle aspiration, is recommended for galactoceles in prepubertal girls.
    • This approach aims to prevent potential damage to developing breast tissue compared to surgical excision.
    • Further research into the underlying causes of galactoceles in nonlactating women is warranted.