Giant galactocele in an adult female: a rare presentation and surgical management

A very large galactocele in a non-lactating woman may mimic other breast lesions due to its size, firmness, and imaging characteristics. Ultrasound-guided aspiration and histopathological confirmation remain essential to prevent misdiagnoses and over-treatment.

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BMC Surgery
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2025-12-28
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-025-03467-7
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Breast Lesions and Carcinomas
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Giant galactocele in an adult female: a rare presentation and surgical management

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Giant galactocele in an adult female: a rare presentation and surgical management

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Abstract

A very large galactocele in a non-lactating woman may mimic other breast lesions due to its size, firmness, and imaging characteristics. Ultrasound-guided aspiration and histopathological confirmation remain essential to prevent misdiagnoses and over-treatment.

BMC SurgeryVol. 26(1)
Addis Ababa University (ET), Mekelle University (ET)
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Breast Lesions and Carcinomas
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