Bilateral Juvenile Gigantomastia in a 16-Year-Old Adolescent: A Case Diagnosed at the University Hospital Center of Kara, Togo
Introduction: Juvenile gigantomastia, or virginal breast hypertrophy, is characterized by a debilitating increase in breast volume during adolescence. We report the case of a 16-year-old girl with bilateral gigantomastia. Case Report: The patient was a 16-year-old girl, nulligravida, with progressively developing and debilitating bilateral gigantomastia. She received primarily medical and surgical treatment, consisting of superior pedicle reduction mammoplasty, at the Gynecology-Obstetrics Department of the University Hospital Center of Kara (CHU Kara) in northern Togo. Conclusion: Juvenile gigantomastia is a rare condition. It is debilitating for a patient in active growth and has psychological impacts. Treatment involves both medical and surgical approaches. Pregnancies are possible, and recurrences are not uncommon.
Authors
- Baguilane Douaguibe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6765-7101)
- Dédé Régine Diane Ajavon
- Toukilnan Djiwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1932-2371)
- Logbo-Akey Kossi Edem
- Yendoubé Pierre Kambote
- Koffi Akpadza
- Abdoul‐Samadou Aboubakari
- Pankéyédou Tongou
Publication Details
- Journal
- Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4236/ojog.2025.157098
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00