Idiopathic Recurrent Gigantomastia: A Case Report

Abstract

Gigantomastia is relatively rare and mostly unknown manifestation in its diagnostic and therapeutic approach. It is composed by many categories (idiopathic, Juvenile, pregnancy, Medication) that can affect women with strict profile. We report the case of a very important idiopathic gigantomastia which was operated using a technique with superior pedicle with resection of 5kg per breast. The evolution was marked by the occurrence of recurrence at 18 months. Through, the analysis of this observation and review of the literature, the authors review the different aspects of this pathology.

Gigantomastia Bilateral Induced Efavirenz: A Case Report

“…The effect of drug therapy on gigantomastia is limited, so surgical treatment is an option as first-line treatment. (4), (15) Losing weight in Group 1a and withdrawal of medicine in Group 3 are the first treatment steps before surgery. Breast reduction surgery is the most frequently used surgical approach.…”