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Macromastia in a newborn with Alagille syndrome
Pediatric Radiology, 1999We present a case of macromastia in a newborn with Alagille syndrome. A review of the literature failed to find any prior reports of this findings in Alagille syndrome patients. We propose that this patient's macromastia may be related to her liver failure and abnormal estrogen metabolism.
H L, Zinn, J O, Haller, S, Kedia
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Management of Recurrent or Persistent Macromastia
Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 2016Recurrent or persistent macromastia can occur after breast reduction. This may be due to inadequate primary volume reduction, poor postoperative shape, and breast or nipple-areola complex asymmetry. Postpartum breast changes, weight change, and aging can also contribute to recurrent macromastia. The concern in these cases is the altered blood supply to
Ryan E, Austin +2 more
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The Impact of Combined Oral Contraceptives on Adolescents with Macromastia
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2022Background: The combined oral contraceptive pill, containing both estrogen and progestin, is commonly prescribed to adolescents for numerous health benefits. However, there is concern among patients and providers that its use may exacerbate breast growth.
Laura C, Nuzzi +7 more
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Reduction Mammaplasty for Moderate Macromastia
Annals of Plastic Surgery, 1981The author reports his experience treating moderate macromastia using the inferior dermal pedicle technique in 23 patients. The skin flap design is bases on anatomical points along the inframammary line and on the areola. Nipple-areolo position is determined after skin closure about the breast mound, eliminating the guesswork in selecting the new site.
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Reduction Mammaplasty Improves Symptoms of Macromastia
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1993The condition macromastia has not been defined and characterized precisely by the medical community. Whether the patient with hypertrophic breasts is a candidate for or can be helped by reduction mammaplasty is unclear to both the medical and the lay community.
F, Gonzalez +4 more
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Recurrent Macromastia after Subcutaneous Mastectomy
Annals of Plastic Surgery, 1984Management of sudden unrelenting breast growth in a young woman included use of antiestrogen hormone therapy and subcutaneous mastectomy. Later, massive breast growth again occurred during pregnancy, requiring a repeat postpartum subcutaneous mastectomy.
S W, Boyce, P G, Hoffman, S J, Mathes
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Short-Scar Mammaplasty in Severe Macromastia
Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2016It is generally claimed that short-scar mammaplasty is limited to small-to-medium reductions. Its use in patients with severe macromastia has been associated with a high rate of complications. This report presents our experience of reduction mammaplasty greater than 1000 g per breast using a short-scar technique. The procedure is based on the following:
Mustafa, Akyurek, Ava G, Chappell
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Chronic bilateral T1 denervation in women with macromastia
Muscle & Nerve, 2012AbstractIntroduction: The objective of this study was to identify the pattern of neurological deficits and document electrophysiological changes in women with macromastia. Methods: Patients with macromastia and neurological complaints underwent clinical evaluation and electrodiagnostic (EDx) studies of the upper limbs.
Jacqueline R, Ansell +1 more
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Macromastia (large breasts): request for breast reduction
BMJ, 2010A 39 year old woman attends your surgery with a history of “large heavy breasts” since puberty and general unhappiness with her appearance. After taking an appropriate history, you feel that she has low self esteem, with her macromastia playing an important role. She also describes experiencing back pain and neck ache.
K, Shokrollahi +5 more
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