Galactorrhoea of the neck following pectoralis major reconstruction of a pharyngeal defect

Abstract

We describe a case of postoperative galactorrhea following the use of a pedicled pectoralis major myocutaneous flap for reconstruction of a pharyngolaryngeal defect in a woman with squamous cell carcinoma. We believe this to be unique in the literature, and an important complication to be reported, due to the similarities in appearance of galactorrhoea and postoperative aerodigestive tract/ cutaneous fistula.

Galactorrhea Following Minimally Invasive Reoperative Mitral Valve Replacement: An Unexpected Complication

“…[5][6][7] Galactorrhea has been described as a potential complication of breast surgery, [8][9][10] although galactorrhea as a consequence of thoracic (non-breast) surgery has also been reported, albeit more infrequently. [11][12][13] Interestingly, postsurgical galactorrhea has been associated with both normal and elevated levels of serum prolactin. 14 The pathogenesis of lactation after chest surgery is not well understood.…”