Gravidic macromastia. A problem for the patient and for the doctor.
Gravidic macromastia is a condition characterized by an excessive and generalized enlargement of the breasts which occurs during pregnancy or shortly after pregnancy. It is a rare condition whose etiology is unknown. Most Authors describe it as a pathology which is influenced by a disturbed play of hormones of hypersensitivity of mammary tissue to normal hormone stimulation. A therapeutic approach is discussed with reference to the literature.
Second Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical University of Gdansk, Poland.
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D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D016462:Mammaplasty; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000601:surgery