Male Breast Enlargement After Automated Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Placement

Abstract

Placement of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are increasing in frequency due to their indication for the prevention of sudden cardiac death in patients prone to life-threatening arrhythmias. Primary care physicians should be aware of the possible complications so they can treat their patients appropriately. This article describes a rare case of chronic unilateral breast enlargement after the placement of an ICD in a male patient with Tetralogy of Fallot.

Keywords

• tetralogy of fallot
• automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
• young adult
• male
• breast enlargement
• pacemaker complication