Abstract

MENENDEZ-ARZAC, Rodrigo et al. Reduction mammoplasty and nipple medialization in achondroplasic patient with gigantomastia. Case report. Cir. plást. iberolatinoam. [online]. 2023, vol.49, n.2, pp.173-176.  Epub Sep 25, 2023. ISSN 1989-2055.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/s0376-78922023000200010.

Achondroplasia is a rare genetic disease representing the most common form of short-limb dwarfism, and there are a few case reports of gigantomastia and subsequent breast surgery in this patient population.

We present the case of a patient with achondroplasia, gigantomastia and nipple medialization who required a reduction mammaplasty and reposition of the nipple areola complex (NAC). An inverted T technique with an inferior pedicle was used.

Surgical planning and correct marking in achondroplasic patients are important steps for a successful surgery considering that common anatomical landmarks are not a reliable guide for ideally positioning the breast on the thoracic wall or the NAC on the breast.

Keywords : Breast Reduction; Mammoplasty; Achondroplasia; Gigantomastia; Nipple areola complex.

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