Gigantomastia complicating pregnancy: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Mammary gigantism is a rare, cosmetically embarrassing complication of pregnancy that may ulcerate and have potentially fatal bleeding.


METHODS
A case report of a 20-year old primigravida with bilateral massive breast enlargement is presented to highlight the clinical presentation and management challenges of the condition.


RESULTS
She was treated with local debridement, bromocriptine, antibiotics and blood transfusion with good results. The pregnancy however terminated at 27 weeks of gestation.


CONCLUSIONS
Gigantomastia is a rare complication of pregnancy, which may pose a major management challenge. A favorable outcome may be achieved with prompt recognition of the condition and conservative management in selected cases.
Jido
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aminu Kano University Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria.
Mohamed
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Alhasan
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D000328:Adult; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D049108:Cell Enlargement; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy; D042361:Mammary Glands, Human / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications