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Galactocele in a prepubertal girl: case report
Souha Qarouach1,2, Monim Ochan1,2, Hadjar Nassiri1,2,3
1Université Mohammed V de Rabat, Faculté de medecine et de pharmacie de Rabat, Av. Mohamed Belarbi El Alaoui, B.P. 6203, 10000 Rabat, Morocco.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|August 13, 2025
Summary
A rare benign breast lesion, galactocele, occurred in a 2-year-old girl. This case contrasts with the typical male predominance, highlighting the need for considering galactocele in pediatric breast masses.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Breast Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Galactocele is a rare, benign cystic breast lesion.
- Typically observed in breastfeeding women, it can also affect children, with a reported male predominance.
Observation:
- A case of galactocele in a 2-year-old girl presenting with a painless unilateral breast mass.
- Imaging studies indicated a cystic lesion.
Findings:
- Surgical excision confirmed the diagnosis of galactocele.
- This presentation is unusual, contradicting the literature's reported male predominance in pediatric cases.
Implications:
- Galactocele should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pediatric breast masses.
- Management options include monitoring, aspiration, or surgical excision.
- The etiology of galactocele remains multifactorial and not fully understood.
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