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Unilateral breast atrophy

H T Haramis1, R E Collins

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wright State University/Kettering Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio, USA.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
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This is the only known case of acquired unilateral breast atrophy following infectious mononucleosis. Reconstruction involved tissue expansion and prosthetic augmentation, with no definitive cause identified.

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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Pathology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Acquired unilateral breast atrophy is rare, with limited documented cases.
  • Previous breast development was normal in this patient.

Observation:

  • The patient presented with left breast atrophy after infectious mononucleosis.
  • Microscopic examination (biopsy) of the affected breast showed normal tissue.

Findings:

  • The cause of the unilateral breast atrophy remains undetermined despite extensive investigation.
  • The condition occurred subsequent to infectious mononucleosis.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a potential, yet unconfirmed, viral etiology for breast pathology.
  • Further research may explore links between viral infections and breast tissue changes.