Gestational gigantomastia—a rare entity complicated by life-threatening haemorrhage. Issue 4 (14th April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Neblett, Carlos; Venugopal, Rajeev; Johnson, Miguel; Mitchell, Derek; Kunc, Vojtech
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical case reports. Volume 2021:Issue 4(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-04-14
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjab050
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8812

Abstract

Abstract: Gestational gigantomastia is a psychologically and physically debilitating disease of unknown aetiology. Underlying diseases that present as gigantomastia should be excluded by a thorough workup. Most cases respond to the preferred approach: conservative management, as foetal viability and well-being is of significant importance. However, in those cases where the maternal mortality is at risk, the surgical approach is preferred. Life-threatening haemorrhage may occur and early recognition and treatment is paramount to outcome. A case of gestational gigantomastia complicated by life-threatening haemorrhage is presented and discussed.