Galactorrhoea causing severe skin breakdown and nipple necrosis following breast reduction.
Galactorrhoea is a relatively common condition but has rarely been reported following breast reduction surgery. Literature review has revealed only four cases. We present a case of galactorrhoea following breast reduction surgery carried out 10 weeks following childbirth, and 3 weeks following cessation of breast-feeding. This resulted in severe skin and areola tissue breakdown. Four operations were subsequently performed to achieve a satisfactory cosmetic outcome. Considerations and recommendations in the timing of such procedures following childbirth and breast-feeding are discussed.
Bentley
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF, UK.
Ghali
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Asplund
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005687:Galactorrhea / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009336:Necrosis; D009558:Nipples / Q000473:pathology*; D012086:Reoperation; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods