Gestational gigantomastia with complete resolution in a Nigerian woman

BMJ Case Rep. 2011 Feb 15:2011:bcr0120102632. doi: 10.1136/bcr.01.2010.2632.

Abstract

Physiological enlargement of the breasts occurs at puberty and during pregnancy. It is known as gestational gigantomastia when enlargement in pregnancy becomes excessive, uncomfortable and embarrassing. Gestational gigantomastia may have far reaching effects for the mother and fetus. This rare condition is associated with considerable morbidity but may be associated with good fetal outcome. Our case was very interesting because it was managed conservatively and postpartum there was complete spontaneous resolution.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Breast / abnormalities
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertrophy* / therapy
  • Nigeria
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications* / therapy
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Young Adult

Supplementary concepts

  • Gigantomastia