The enigma of gestational gigantomastia: Implications for pregnancy and treatment


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Article type :

Case Report

Author :

Deepti Choudhary*, Rajiv Acharya, Bhumika Singh, Swati Kohli

Volume :

12

Issue :

2

Abstract :

Gigantomastia, a rare condition characterized by a rapid and massive enlargement of both breasts, primarily occurs during pregnancy and is referred to as gestational gigantomastia. It significantly affects the physical, psychological, and social well-being of pregnant women. Although the condition generally follows a benign course, fatal outcomes are reported in only 2% of cases. The exact cause and development of this condition are not fully understood, making management during pregnancy challenging. Treatment options are limited, and surgical intervention is often necessary; however, accessing such procedures can be difficult in low-resource settings. In this report, we present a unique case observed for the first time at our tertiary teaching hospital.

Keyword :

Pregnancy, Breasts, Gigantomastia, Macromastia, Mammoplasty, Mastectomy.