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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Virginal breast hypertrophy – An uncommon breast disease
International Journal of Surgery Open, Volume 61, Article 100711, Year 2023
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Introduction: Virginal breast hypertrophy VBH with the sobriquet “gigantomastia” is an uncommon condition with sporadic presentation usually in adolescence. Case presentation: In this retrospective study, eight patients (three case summaries presented, while the clinicopathologic features of all the patients are presented in Table 1) were managed. Discussion: The age range in this retrospective cohort study is 13–34 years and the series consists predominantly of teenagers, a third had bilateral disease, and the symptoms triad of mastalgia, cosmetic concerns, and psychosocial/esteem issues were present in all the patients. With a third consenting to surgical intervention. We present what to our knowledge must be in the global literature, one of the few largest accruals of cases of gigantomastia, the VBH, seen over time in our surgical oncology practice. Conclusion: VBH should be appraised along with other BBD to exclude malignancies and provide prompt and appropriate care whilst limiting complications. A multidisciplinary approach is particularly important and incorporating care for perceived low self-esteem cannot be over-emphasized. © 2023 The Authors
Authors & Co-Authors
Ayandipo, Omobolaji Oladayo
Nigeria, Ibadan
University of Ibadan
Nigeria, Ibadan
University College Hospital, Ibadan
Ajagbe, Oluwaseyi A.
Nigeria, Ibadan
University College Hospital, Ibadan
Obajimi, Gbolahan Oladele
Nigeria, Ibadan
College of Medicine, University of Ibadan
Idowu, Olusola Kayode
Nigeria, Ibadan
University of Ibadan
Adeleye, Amos Olufemi
Nigeria, Ibadan
University of Ibadan
Nigeria, Ibadan
University College Hospital, Ibadan
Ogundiran, Temidayo Olusade
Nigeria, Ibadan
University of Ibadan
Nigeria, Ibadan
University College Hospital, Ibadan
Statistics
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.ijso.2023.100711
ISSN:
24058572
Research Areas
Cancer
Health System And Policy
Study Design
Randomised Control Trial
Cohort Study
Study Approach
Quantitative