Galactorrhea after reduction mammaplasty.
A case of extremely painful swelling of the breasts following a reduction mammaplasty is presented. There were no signs of an abscess or hematoma. A milky white fluid due to galactorrhea was evacuated at operation, and further galactorrhea was inhibited by medication. The pathogenesis of galactorrhea and its treatment are discussed.
Schuurman
A H
AH
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Assies
J
J
van der Horst
C M
CM
Bos
K E
KE
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D005687:Galactorrhea / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods