Gigantomastia due to retromammary lipoma: An aesthetic management

Abstract

This case demonstrates that reduction mammoplasty after giant lipoma removal is highly rewarding, resulting in a smaller-sized breast that is aesthetically more pleasing, has better symmetry with the contralateral breast, and provides relief from functional mass deficit.

Effect of Reduction Mammoplasty on Pulmonary Function Tests

“…In adolescents, it can interfere with normal skeletal development and lead to kyphosis, lumbar lordosis, and scoliosis in asymmetric cases 22 . Symptoms may range from enlargement of breasts and edema to severe pain, extreme breast tenderness, ulceration, necrosis, sloughing, and limited body movements 21,23 . The hypertrophy can be unilateral or bilateral 22,24 .…”

“…1,20,21 22 Symptoms may range from enlargement of breasts and edema to severe pain, extreme breast tenderness, ulceration, necrosis, sloughing, and limited body movements. 21,23 The hypertrophy can be unilateral or bilateral. 22,24 Gigantomastia has been associated with different autoimmune diseases and endocrine disorders.…”

“…Breast carcinoma, high-grade small noncleaved lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, hamartoma, lipoma, fibroadenomas, and cystosarcomaphyloides mimicking macromastia have been described in the literature. 1,23,[27][28][29][30][31] That is why, before reaching a definitive diagnosis, malignancies should be ruled out.…”