Isolated Unilateral Amazia: An Exceptional Breast Anomaly

Abstract Background Amazia is a rare breast anomaly. It consists of the absence of the mammary gland, with normal nipple-areola complex. It usually presents associated with a syndrome and it can be diagnosed during infancy or at the beginning of puberty. Case Here we report a case of a 13-year-old f...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology 2012-12, Vol.25 (6), p.e147-e148
Main Authors: Nso-Roca, A.P., MD, PhD, Aguirre-Balsalobre, F.J., MD, PhD, Ruiz, M. Juste, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescence
Adolescent
Amastia
Amazia
Breast - abnormalities
Breast Diseases - diagnosis
Breast Diseases - psychology
Breast Diseases - therapy
Breast malformations
Female
Humans
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pediatrics
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Summary:Abstract Background Amazia is a rare breast anomaly. It consists of the absence of the mammary gland, with normal nipple-areola complex. It usually presents associated with a syndrome and it can be diagnosed during infancy or at the beginning of puberty. Case Here we report a case of a 13-year-old female with a late diagnosis of unilateral amazia. No distinctive body or anatomic abnormalities were found. She was referred for surgical reconstruction. Comments Amazia is an uncommon entity with a lack of incidence information in the literature. Early diagnosis and proper treatment are essential to avoid body image complications, especially among adolescent women.
ISSN:1083-3188
1873-4332
DOI:10.1016/j.jpag.2012.08.002