Gestational gigantomastia accompained by distal breast tissue necrosis. A case report

Rare condition characterized by an intensive and excessive breast enlargement is known as gigantomastia. Gestational gigantomastia manifests during pregnancy and could represent a life-threatening condition for both the mother and the fetus, therefore the risk of spontaneous abortion complicates the choice of treatment approach. We present a clinical case of a patient requesting medical assistance with a progressive breast growth. The onset occurred on the 5th week of gestation and, subsequently, was aggravated by distal tissue necrosis. The ambiguity of treatment approach in such situation is based on, on the one hand, the insecurity of watch-and-wait approach due to the high risk of septic complications and, on the other hand, the increasing danger of fetal loss in the case of surgical treatment during the first trimester of pregnancy. After an adequate assessment of mother’s health state, a decision was made towards the wait-and-see tactic until the complete formation of the placental barrier. A total bilateral mastectomy was performed at the 19th week of pregnancy, with a favorable outcome for the patient and her child. This case emphasizes the significance of an individual, interdisciplinary approach to the choice of management for patients with this pathology.

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