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[Bilateral galactocele in an infant]
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A rare case of bilateral mammary gland swelling in an infant male, diagnosed as galactocele, was successfully treated with simple puncture. This condition, a milk-filled cyst, is a potential cause of infantile gynecomastia in males.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neonatology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Galactocele, a milk-filled mammary gland cyst, can occur in neonates and infants.
- While often linked to neonatal genital crisis, it may manifest later.
- This condition is rarely documented, particularly in males.
Observation:
- A 2-month-old male infant presented with bilateral mammary gland swelling.
- The swelling was diagnosed as a galactocele.
Findings:
- The galactocele in the infant resolved completely after a simple puncture procedure.
- This case highlights galactocele as a treatable cause of infant breast enlargement.
Implications:
- Galactocele should be considered in the differential diagnosis of infantile gynecomastia.
- Simple puncture offers an effective treatment for this rare condition in male infants.
- Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms and prevalence in males.
Abstract:
The authors report a case of a 2 month-old male baby with bilateral mammary gland swelling diagnosed as galactocele that resolved after simple puncture. Galactocele, or milk filled mammary gland cyst, is a possible complication of the neonatal genital crisis, but may also appear after the first months of life. This condition has been described only in males and was rarely noted in the literature. It should be considered as one of the possible causes of infantile gynecomastia.