Treatment algorithm of galactorrhea after augmentation mammoplasty.
Galactorrhea is a known complication of breast surgery, particularly reduction mammoplasty. However, in augmentation mammoplasty, it is a rare event. There are only a few case reports concerning galactorrhea after augmentation mammoplasty. In this report, we present a case of galactorrhea that occurred at 2 weeks postoperatively in a 34-year-old woman who had undergone augmentation mammoplasty with silicone implants via a transaxillary approach. Endocrinologic tests including serum prolactin level, routine blood work, and breast ultrasonography were all normal. The authors decided to manage conservatively with close observation. After 1 month, the symptom resolved without sequelae, and no recurrence has been reported.
Department of Plastic Surgery, Samsung Medical Centre, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Eun-Jung
EJ
Yang
Kyeong Tae
KT
Lee
Jai-Kyong
JK
Pyon
Sa-Ik
SI
Bang
D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D005260:Female; D005687:Galactorrhea / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects