Breast gigantism due to D-penicillamine.
One of the alarming side effects of D-penicillamine therapy is massive breast hypertrophy. This effect has been observed in nine patients to date. The author presents another case, including the first description of mammographic findings.
Desautels
J E
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Department of Radiology, University of Calgary, Alta.
D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D005877:Gigantism / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010396:Penicillamine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000188:drug therapy*
D010396:Penicillamine