Gestational Gigantomastia Complicating Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Rezai, Shadi
Henderson, Cassandra E.
Nakagawa, Jenna T.
Tedesco, John
Chadee, Annika
Gottimukkala, Sri
Mercado, Ray
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-12-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Gestational gigantomastia is a rare disorder without clear etiology or well-established risk factors.
Several pathogenic mechanisms contributing to the disease process have been proposed, all of which can lead to a similar phenotype of breast hypertrophy.
Case.
A 28-year-old Guinean woman presented at 37 weeks of gestation with bilateral gigantomastia, mastalgia, peau d’orange, and back pain.
Prolactin levels were 103.3 μg/L (with a normal reference value for prolactin in pregnancy being 36–372 μg/L).
The patient was treated with bromocriptine (2.5 mg twice daily), scheduled for a repeat cesarean, and referred to surgery for bilateral mammoplasty.
Conclusion.
Gestational gigantomastia is a rare disorder, characterized by enlargement and hypertrophy of breast tissue.
Our patient presented with no endocrine or hematological abnormalities, adding to a review of the literature for differential diagnoses, workup, and management of cases of gestational gigantomastia with normal hormone levels.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rezai, Shadi& Nakagawa, Jenna T.& Tedesco, John& Chadee, Annika& Gottimukkala, Sri& Mercado, Ray…[et al.]. 2015. Gestational Gigantomastia Complicating Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rezai, Shadi…[et al.]. Gestational Gigantomastia Complicating Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rezai, Shadi& Nakagawa, Jenna T.& Tedesco, John& Chadee, Annika& Gottimukkala, Sri& Mercado, Ray…[et al.]. Gestational Gigantomastia Complicating Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059208
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059208