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A H Schuurman1, J Assies, C M van der Horst

  • 1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|October 1, 1993
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This case study presents painful breast swelling post-reduction mammaplasty, caused by galactorrhea. Treatment involved fluid evacuation and medication to inhibit further milk production.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Reduction mammaplasty is a common surgical procedure for breast size reduction.
  • Postoperative complications can significantly impact patient outcomes and recovery.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with severe breast pain and swelling after reduction mammaplasty.
  • No evidence of infection (abscess) or bleeding (hematoma) was found.
  • A milky white fluid, indicative of galactorrhea, was observed and evacuated during surgery.

Findings:

  • Galactorrhea, or abnormal milk production, was identified as the cause of the painful breast swelling.
  • Medication was effective in suppressing further galactorrhea post-operation.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering galactorrhea in the differential diagnosis of painful breast swelling after mammaplasty.

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  • Suggests a pharmacological approach for managing postoperative galactorrhea to improve patient comfort and recovery.