Management and Follow-Up of a Case of Gestational Gigantomastia in a Brazilian Hospital
Joint Authors
Chambô Filho, Antônio
Chambô, Danielle
Chambô, Fabio
Blunck Santos, Natalia Quarto
Eler dos Reis, Pollyana
Barbosa Pagio, Fernanda Alves
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-08-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Gigantomastia is a breast disorder that is associated with an exaggerated, rapid growth of the breasts, generally bilaterally.
Since the pathology is rare and has seldom been described, its etiology has yet to be fully established, although there are speculations that a hormonal component may play an important role.
Treatment is aimed at improving the clinical and psychological symptoms; however, the best therapeutic option varies from case to case.
The present report describes a case of gestational gigantomastia seen at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Hospital da Santa Casa de Misericórdia, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, in a primigravida in the second trimester of pregnancy.
The report follows this patient from her diagnosis until the completion of treatment with a third and final surgical procedure.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Eler dos Reis, Pollyana& Blunck Santos, Natalia Quarto& Barbosa Pagio, Fernanda Alves& Chambô, Fabio& Chambô, Danielle& Chambô Filho, Antônio. 2014. Management and Follow-Up of a Case of Gestational Gigantomastia in a Brazilian Hospital. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484931
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Eler dos Reis, Pollyana…[et al.]. Management and Follow-Up of a Case of Gestational Gigantomastia in a Brazilian Hospital. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484931
American Medical Association (AMA)
Eler dos Reis, Pollyana& Blunck Santos, Natalia Quarto& Barbosa Pagio, Fernanda Alves& Chambô, Fabio& Chambô, Danielle& Chambô Filho, Antônio. Management and Follow-Up of a Case of Gestational Gigantomastia in a Brazilian Hospital. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484931
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-484931