Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (Aug 2018)

Gestational Gigantomastia: Challenges in Management and Follow Up

  • Vidyashree Ganesh Poojari,
  • Rekha Upadhya,
  • Muralidhar V. Pai,
  • L. Ramachandra,
  • Vidya Monappa

DOI
https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2018/35777.11911
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 8
pp. QD03 – QD04

Abstract

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Gestational Gigantomastia (GG) is a rare condition that presents with excessive enlargement of breast which becomes uncomfortable and embarrassing. Here is a case report of a primigravida who presented to us with GG at term. Post-delivery she had abscess formation and difficulties in breastfeeding. She was conservatively treated by abscess drainage and lactation suppression.

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