Virginal Breast Hypertrophy: A Case Report

Virginal breast hypertrophy, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia, is an uncommon condition characterized by the rapid and excessive growth of breasts in prepubertal or peripubertal girls in the absence of any hormonal or physiological causes. While virginal breast hypertroph...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-06, Vol.15 (6), p.e40067
Main Authors: Soliman, Sarah A, Algatheradi, Mohammad A, Aljahwashi, Thuraya A, Alhussan, Taef H, Alqahtani, Riyadh S, Ali, Nahid I
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biopsy
Body image
Breast surgery
Case reports
Endocrinology/Diabetes/Metabolism
General Surgery
Hospitals
Mammography
Mastectomy
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Ovaries
Patients
Puberty
Self esteem
Self image
Teenagers
Tumors
Ultrasonic imaging
Womens health
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Summary:Virginal breast hypertrophy, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia, is an uncommon condition characterized by the rapid and excessive growth of breasts in prepubertal or peripubertal girls in the absence of any hormonal or physiological causes. While virginal breast hypertrophy is a rare benign disorder that occurs independent of hormonal stimulation, it can cause a diagnostic challenge to physicians and requires a multidisciplinary team to get it right. It also results in detrimental effects, both physical and psychological, for young girls. We present a case of virginal breast hypertrophy in an 11-year-old Saudi girl, which was successfully managed. This report will contribute to knowledge sharing with healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia about this rare case. It can also pave roads for further research to understand the underlying mechanisms and to standardize treatment modalities.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.40067