Gestational gigantomastia: case report and bibliographic review
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Pregnancy Complications, Mammoplasty, Breast Diseases, BromocriptineAbstract
Gigantomastia is a rare clinical condition, with few cases reported in the literature. Although it has an unknown etiology, it has been associated with responses to pregnancy hormones, most frequently in multiparous and Caucasian women. It presents great capacity to recur in future pregnancies. This condition is often associated with disabling pain, postural disorders, ulcers and skin necrosis, leading to breast infections. The authors report one case occurred at the fifth pregnancy, explaining management of the Family Health Team during the prenatal and inhibition of lactation with bromocriptine immediately after childbirth, and breast reduction in preparation for the second time.Downloads
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