| Gigantomastia complicating pregnancy: a case report. | |
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PMID: 16805177 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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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. |
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Authors:
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T A Jido; A Z Mohamed; S U Alhasan |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Nigerian journal of medicine : journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria Volume: 15 ISSN: 1115-2613 ISO Abbreviation: Niger J Med Publication Date: 2006 Apr-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-06-29 Completed Date: 2006-08-01 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100888321 Medline TA: Niger J Med Country: Nigeria |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 167-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aminu Kano University Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria. |
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Adult Breast Diseases / complications*, therapy Cell Enlargement Female Humans Hypertrophy Mammary Glands, Human / microbiology, physiopathology* Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications* |
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