Unusual consequence of a fall: pressure sores of both breasts resulting in bilateral partial mastectomy.
An elderly patient is described who developed severe pressure sores of both breasts resulting in bilateral partial mastectomy. She presented with hypothermia after lying prone on the floor for over 48 h. Additional contributing factors included medication with benzodiazepines, overweight and age. The pathophysiology of the unusual predilection area of the pressure sores is discussed.
Mannesse
C K
CK
Department of Internal Medicine I and Geriatric Medicine, University Hospital Dijkzigt, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
van Riet
G J
GJ
van der Cammen
T J
TJ
D000058:Accidental Falls; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001940:Breast / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015412:Mastectomy, Segmental; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology*; D011403:Pronation; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors