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Gigantomastia complicating pregnancy: a case report


TA Jido
AZ Mohamed
SU Alhasan

Abstract

Background: Mammary gigantism is a rare, cosmetically embarrassing complication of pregnancy that may ulcerate and have potentially fatal bleeding.

Methods: A case report of a 20-year old primigravida with bilateral massive breast enlargement is presented to highlight the clinical presentation and management challenges of the condition.

Results: She was treated with local debridement, bromocriptine, antibiotics and blood transfusion with good results. The pregnancy however terminated at 27 weeks of gestation.

Conclusion: Gigantomastia is a rare complication of pregnancy, which may pose a major management challenge. A favorable outcome may be achieved with prompt recognition of the condition and conservative management in selected cases.

Keywords: gigantomastia, pregnancy, Nigeria

Nigerian Journal of Medicine Vol. 15(2) 2006: 167-169

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