Juvenile virginal hypertrophy 2. It may represent an end-organ hypersensitivity of the breast to normal levels of sex steroids. Virginal mammary hypertrophy (VMH) is a rare benign disorder of the breast characterized by excessive enlargement of one or both breasts. Most patients with macromastia have breasts which develop normally at puberty but simply reach excessive size (1,2). Based on the evidence presented in this article, certain interventions are more effective for the treatment of virginal mammary hypertrophy and tamoxifen therapy may be considered based on previous literature, barring any medical contraindications. While the exact incidence of JHB remains Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a rare and relentless disease affecting women in the peripubertal period. It is a rare condition that has been reported sporadically in the medical literature. Here, we report a case involving a 15-year-old girl, presented with asymmetric VBH is a rare benign breast disease, characterized by excessive and rapid growth of one or both breasts. 34, Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast is a relatively rare condition rapidly leading to gigantomastia in peripubertal females. Neither etiology nor treatment is known; Virginal hypertrophy; Breast hypertrophy; Puberty; Mastectomy Case 1 Carole L. Two main forms of breast hypertrophy are described in the literature: The first one is pubertal, juvenile, or virginal hypertrophy (JHB), whereas the second form is gravid (pregnancy induced) [2–4]. This paper is only available as a PDF. Comment Virginal breast hypertrophy; Prevalence: -Inheritance: Not applicable. juvenile hypertrophy, virginal/ juvenile macromastia, gigantomastia, juvenile gigantomastia, virginal breast hypertrophy, and macromastia [3]. Juvenile mammary hypertrophy: is reduction mammaplasty always feasible? Al-Saif AA, Al-Yahya GM, Al-Qattan MM. Routine blood chemistry and endocrine investigation was normal, as was an MRI scan of the pituitary fossa. We have read the case report entitled “Unilateral juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast” published in the Turkish Journal of Pediatrics (2008; 50: 278-281). Mark Granick. 2016. Hisham A. Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB, synonyms: virginal hypertrophy of the breast, juvenile gigantomastia) is an uncommon, benign disorder and typically occurs in peri-pubertal females1-5. 38. Plast Reconstr Surg. Unilateral juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast Turk J Pediatr. This disorder generally develops at the onset of puberty and has a propensity to cause mechanical complications, particularly of the spine, in growing patients [4]. Highly Influenced. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet A patient with extensive juvenile hypertrophy of the breasts has been presented and the breast tissue regrew in the axilla with a subsequent pregnancy after simple mastectomy-subcutaneous mastectomy and free nipple transplants. Turk J Pediatr. This entity was first described by Durston in 1669, although the patient reported was more consistent with the diagnosis of gravid hypertrophy instead of JHB 1,2,6. certain interventions are more effective for the treatment of virginal mammary hypertrophy and tamoxifen therapy may be considered based on previous literature, barring any medical Breast size and shape disorders can be a disturbing cosmetic problem for adolescents who worry about their body image. Other citation formats APA MLA Vancouver AMA Download Citation Endnote/Zotero/Mendeley (RIS) BibTeX Volume: 51 - Issue: 4 - Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is an uncommon, benign disorder and typically occurs in peri-pubertal females. Juvenile breast hypertrophy. 1,2 The term gigantomastia may be used to describe extreme cases. 2008; 50:278–281. However some familial cases are also reported1,2. It can be unilateral or bilateral and can occur at any time during the pubertal period. Objective: Juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a relatively rare condition leading to gigantomastia in peripubertal females. Baker SB, Burkey BA, Thornton P, LaRossa D. It usually occurs within one or two years before menarche, in the peripubertal period. 2016; 29(5): e71–e74, doi: 10. 1985 May;75(5):737-42. 2017;2017:3491012. Breast hypertrophy is diagnosed when breast weight surpasses 3% of an individual’s total body weight and can result from hormonal imbalances or weight gain, affecting both adults and adolescents. Juvenile breast hypertrophy is considered one of the most challenging mastopathies to manage Juvenile gigantomastia or virginal hypertrophy is a rare entity. Baker SB, Burkey BA Objective:Juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a relatively rare condition leading to gigantomastia in peripubertal females. Background: Virginal mammary hypertrophy, a rapid enlargement of one or both breasts that usually presents in the Virginal breast hypertrophy is an extremely rare benign disorder in the pediatric age group, Tamoxifen as first-line treatment in a premenarchal girl with juvenile breast hypertrophy. The aetiology of this condition is not well understood. 1016/j. Breast hypertrophy in the adolescent population can have significant long-term medical and psychological impacts. " Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is an uncommon, benign disorder and typically starts at the adolescence in females. Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast or virginal hypertrophy of the breast or juvenile gigantomastia or macromastia is an uncommon, benign disorder and typically occurs in adolescent females usually sporadically. To the best of our understanding, the patient is the first evaluated in the Department of Pediatric HematologyOncology, and the diagnosis was established with biopsy, which was Juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a relatively rare condition leading to gigantomastia in peripubertal females. A total of Virginal breast hypertrophy, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia, is an uncommon condition characterized by the rapid and excessive growth of breasts in prepubertal or Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB, synonyms: virginal hypertrophy of the breast, juvenile gigantomastia) is an uncommon, benign disorder and typically occurs in peri-pubertal females1-5. The age of onset is around 13 and 14 Juvenile gigantomastia (also called virginal or juvenile breast hypertrophy) is a rare condition resulting in an alarmingly rapid growth of breast connective tissue during puberty. Virginal breast hypertrophy VBH with the sobriquet "gigantomastia" is an uncommon condition with sporadic presentation usually in adolescence. Juvenile or virginal hypertrophy is a rare breast condition characterized by diffuse hypertrophy of the breast without the presence of a discrete mass or nodularity. The rapid growth of the breast (bilateral or unilateral) in adolescent girls leads to significant Virginal breast hypertrophy is a rare benign disease. Although symptoms can be severe, many plastic Unilateral juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast. There are several proposed causes and Virginal breast hypertrophy is a rare and distinct disorder with the rapid onset of macromastia at the onset of puberty. 1 reviewed history and found that the first case of juvenile mammary hypertrophy was reported by Henry Albert in 1910. In this condition, atypical, surprisingly rapid and continued breast growth, occurs during puberty (1). Counselling of the patient and the parents are key to the management of this pathology along with avoidance of missing any rare malignant pathology. Spontaneous massive growth of the breast in an adolescent, which may be unilateral or bilateral, is thought to be the result of excessive end-organ sensitivity to gonadal hormones. Her growth had been normal, with onset of puberty at age nine, and breast development that could be staged as Tanner grade IV (without Juvenile breast hypertrophy (JHB) is a rare benign condition, in which one or both breasts undergo a massive increase in size, mainly affecting adolescents. 2011, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. " certain interventions are more effective for the treatment of virginal mammary hypertrophy and tamoxifen therapy may be considered based on previous literature, barring any medical contraindications. In this condition, atypical, surprisingly rapid and Expand. 21 It is a rare disorder that usually presents as an alarmingly rapid growth of excessive breast tissue over a 6-month period (often 1–2 years before menarche) followed by a period A 14-year-old girl presented with the rapid growth of bilateral breasts within a year, causing her chest discomfort, and pressure sores in the inframammary fold. Histologically, this entity shares some A comprehensive review of the literature was performed to identify all articles related to macromastia in patients ≤16 years of age. Juvenile (or virginal) hypertrophy of the breast is a rare condition, leading to hyperplastic breast anomalies (macromastia) in adolescents (1) (2) (3). Google Scholar. The etiology ofJHB is uncertain. In this paper we highlight Chang and McGrath described the complications associated with juvenile breast hypertrophy, also known as virginal breast hypertrophy, such as neck pain, shoulder grooving, poor posture, psychological stress, and embarrassment in adolescents. https Less commonly, it can result from virginal or juvenile breast hypertrophy, a rare condition of unknown etiology, where an alarmingly rapid breast enlargement occurs during puberty. There is no universal consensus on the definition of this Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB), which has also been described as virginal breast hypertrophy and juvenile gigantomastia in the literature, is a rare cause of adolescent macromastia. An online literature search of all articles on MEDLINE and PubMed from inception to June 2020 using the search terms “pediatric macromastia,” “pediatric breast reduction,” “pediatric mammaplasty,” “juvenile hypertrophy of Abstract: We report a case of an 11-year-old girl with virginal breast hypertrophy; a rare condition characterised by rapid breast enlargement in the peripubertal period. We present a case of 12 years old patient, with a juvenile or virginal mammary hypertrophy and the postoperative result 5 years later without further recurre 1. Altogether, including older children there are 103 cases reported in the literature. Clinically, it is characterized by rapid enlargement of breasts, either unilateral or bilateral. Virginal breast hypertrophy, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia, is an uncommon condition characterized by the rapid and excessive growth of breasts in prepubertal or Juvenile (or virginal) hypertrophy of the breast is a rare condition, leading to hyperplastic breast anomalies (macromastia) in adolescents (1-3). Massive and rapid development of one or both breasts despite normal levels of circulating estrogens is termed juvenile, virginal, or idiopathic breast hypertrophy. 4. Most cases are sporadic and familial incidence is rare. Virginal breast hypertrophy, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia, is an uncommon condition characterized by the rapid and excessive growth of breasts in prepubertal or Fig. Güneş D, Mutafoğlu-Uysal K, Canda T, Saydam S, Cemeroğlu AP, Olgun N. Margaret Zacharin, Margaret Zacharin. We report two cases of virginal breast hypertrophy. Kupfer et al. 2, 17 An autoimmune cause has been suggested by some authors because of the occasional association with autoimmune disorders such A patient with extensive juvenile hypertrophy of the breasts has been presented and the breast tissue regrew in the axilla with a subsequent pregnancy after simple mastectomy-subcutaneous mastectomy and free nipple transplants. It is defined by an increase in the size of the breasts greater than 1500 in adolescents [2]. Juvenile breast hypertrophy, also known as virginal hypertrophy or virginal mammary hypertrophy, occurring during puberty, is a specific instance. A bilateral Virginal Mammary Hypertrophy can be physically and psychologically debilitating. To the best of our understanding, the patient is the first evaluated in the Department of Pediatric Hematology- Oncology, and the diagnosis was established with biopsy, which Virginal hypertrophy, giant fibroadenoma, and cystosarcoma phyllodes are the important differential diagnoses to be considered when one encounters a large breast mass in a young female patient. The pathology is limited to the breast, with otherwise normal growth and development. Expand. Breast 9 Juvenile breast hypertrophy in a 12-year-old girl was treated by bilateral reduction mammoplasty (amputation type) with free transplantation of the areolae and nipples J UVENILE BREAST hypertrophy, or virginal macromastia, is a rapid and massive enlargement of one or both breasts at puberty, a time of hormonal Juvenile gigantomastia, or virginal mammary hypertrophy, is a subtype that involves the sudden onset, excessive growth of breast tissue during puberty which can occur before or after the onset of menstruation [1] resulting in an excessive increase in breast tissue. PMID: 19950857 No abstract available. In this condition, atypical, surprisingly rapid and continued breast growth, occurs during puberty (). . The pathology is limited usually to Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast. The pathology is limited usually to the breast, with otherwise normal growth and development and without any other deformities. A 13-year-old girl with virginal hypertrophy (bilateral extensive juvenile hypertrophy) of the breasts is presented. 2011;127(6):2224‐31. In the literature, gravid hypertrophy OBJECTIVE: Juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a relatively rare condition leading to gigantomastia in peripubertal females. Virginal mammary hypertrophy: a meta-analysis and treatment algorithm. Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB), also known as juvenile gigantomastia or virginal hypertrophy, is an uncommon, benign disorder that occurs in the peri-pubertal period. 1 ANATOMY At thelarche, the breast develops into Virginal breast hypertrophy, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia, is an uncommon condition characterized by the rapid and excessive growth of breasts in prepubertal or peripubertal girls in the absence of any hormonal or physiological causes. The authors' pubertal patient with juvenile Less commonly, it can result from virginal or juvenile breast hypertrophy, a rare condition of unknown etiology, where an alarmingly rapid breast enlargement occurs during puberty. Xue L. Literature review yielded 25 articles that reported a total of 103 cases of adolescent breast hypertrophy managed with reduction mammaplasty. A 14-year-old girl is described who developed massive virginal breast hypertrophy immediately after the onset of Virginal breast hypertrophy is a rare and distinct disorder with the rapid onset of macromastia at the onset of puberty. Virginal mammary hypertrophy, a rapid enlargement of one or both breasts Virginal hypertrophy Plast Reconstr Surg. The rapid growth of the breast (bilateral or unilateral) in adolescent girls leads to significant physical and A Case Report of Juvenile Hypertrophy of the Breast in a 15-Year-Old Girl: Presented with Asymmetric Breast Enlargement and a Focal Mass-like Lesion. See full PDF download Download PDF. Juvenile breast hypertrophy: report of a familial pattern and review of PDF | On Mar 1, 2013, Tarek Ewies and others published Unilateral Virginal Breast Hypertrophy in an 11-year-old Girl | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate Juvenile breast hypertrophy (JBH) — massive bilateral breast hypertrophy in an 11-year-old patient - "Juvenile breast hypertrophy. There are several proposed causes and Juvenile Introduction Virginal breast hypertrophy (VBH) is massive enlarge-ment of the breast, more than 1500 g per breast, during the peripubertal period. 9% body weight without recurrence in a 5-year follow-up. Turk J Pediatr 2009; 51: 405-406. The pathology is limited usually to the breast, with otherwise Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a benign condition that can lead to gigantomastia in the peripuberty of female adolescents. 42 The case studies were reviewed separately from the retrospective review, as there are distinct differences in the Introduction and importance: Juvenile breast hypertrophy, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia, is a rare disorder characterized by rapid, excessive breast growth in prepubertal or peripubertal girls, with no apparent cause. This entity was first described by Durston Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB), which has also been described as virginal breast hypertrophy and juvenile gigantomastia in the literature, is a rare cause of adolescent macromastia. Juvenile breast hypertrophy: a successful breast reduction of 14. On examination, both breasts were greatly Virginal breast hypertrophy, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia, is an uncommon condition characterized by the rapid and excessive growth of breasts in prepubertal or Hoppe IC, Patel PP, Singer-Granick CJ, Granick MS. Turk J Pediatr 2008;50:278-281 4. We present the case of a 17-year-old girl who initially showed gradual growth after thelarche; however, in the last three to four months, there was a rapid increase in size, breast hypertrophy [2], but the etiology of this con-dition is yet unknown. Unilateral virginal hypertrophy of the breast is a rare condition with an unknown etiology, though it is thought to result from hypersensitivity of the end organs to normal levels of gonadal hormones. The rapid growth of the breast (bilateral or unilateral) in adolescent girls leads to significant DOI: 10. Read Less . 1, 2 Patients experience an initial period of Familial juvenile hypertrophy of the breast. 1, 2, 3 The most remarkable example of breast enlargement, described by Durston in 1669, was that of a 23-year-old woman whose breasts enlarged ‘overnight’ to a combined weight of 104 pounds (47. Pathological breast hypertrophy in pediatric patients is a rare finding and may occur secondary to juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) and Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a rare and relentless disease affecting women in the peripubertal period. 2009 Jul-Aug;51(4):405; author reply 405-6. 133. Typically, it is defined by a 6-month period of extreme growth followed by a longer period of slower sustained breast growth. About the Disease ; Getting a Diagnosis Virginal breast hypertrophy is a rare and distinct disorder with the rapid onset of macromastia at the onset of puberty. Juvenile breast hypertrophy: report of a familial pattern and review of Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a rare and relentless disease affecting women in the peripubertal period. We present a 13-year-old girl with massive bilateral JHB, successfully treated Key words: juvenile hypertrophy of breast, adolescent, management. A panoramic grey-scale transverse ultrasound image of the right breast shows massive Virginal mammary hypertrophy, a rapid enlargement of one or both breasts that usually presents in the adolescent years, is a rare condition that has been reported sporadically in the medical Virginal breast hypertrophy is an extremely rare benign disorder in the pediatric age group, and occurs most commonly during early puberty. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 1. 1 reviewed history and Juvenile breast hypertrophy (JBH), also called virginal hypertrophy or macromastia, is a rare benign condition, in which one or both breasts undergo a massive increase in size during Objective: Juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a relatively rare condition leading to gigantomastia in peripubertal females. We present a 13-year-old girl with massive bilateral JHB, successfully treated Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a rare and relentless disease affecting women in the peripubertal period. The breasts had begun to grow rapidly at puberty and had reached an enormous size within a year, to the point of causing physical impairment and respiratory compromise. Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Virginal Breast Hypertrophy: Dif-ferent Presentations of 2 Cases and the Role of Tamoxifen as an Adjuvant Therapy. Feedback National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences; Browse by Disease; Resources; Virginal breast hypertrophy Familial juvenile gigantomastia; Virginal breast hypertrophy. The rapid growth of the breast (bilateral or unilateral) in adolescent Böber E, Büyükgebiz A. Keywords. Twenty-four articles (36 patients) were case reports or series18–41 and 1 was a retrospective review (n = 67). juvenile hypertrophy, virginal/ juvenile macromastia, gigantomastia, juvenile gigantomastia, virginal breast hypertrophy, and macromastia . Juvenile (or virginal) hypertrophy of the breast is a rare condition, leading to hyperplastic breast anomalies (macromastia) in adolescents (1, 2, 3). J Adolesc Health 2004;35:151-155 3. 03. Virginal mammary hypertrophy, also known as juvenile mammary hypertrophy or juvenile gigantomastia, is characterized by the rapid enlargement A case of an 11‐year‐old girl with virginal breast hypertrophy; a rare condition characterised by rapid breast enlargement in the peripubertal period is reported, highlighting complexities of management in this age group. Wolfswinkel V. Juvenile breast hypertrophy: A successful breast reduction of 14,9% body weight without recurrence in a 5-year Follow-Up. Böber A. Publication types Virginal breast hypertrophy (VBH) is a benign condition manifesting as atypical, rapid, and continued increase in either unilateral or bilateral breast size, disproportionate to other body parts during puberty. Juvenile breast Virginal breast hypertrophy, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia, is an uncommon condition characterized by the rapid and excessive growth of breasts in prepubertal or peripubertal girls in the absence of any hormonal or physiological causes. Save. Age of onset: ICD-10: N62 Juvenile mammary hypertrophy, also known as virginal hypertrophy or juvenile gigantomastia, is a rapid and massive enlargement of one or both breasts. 19. Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a rare and relentless disease affecting women in the peripubertal period. Macomastia Virgmal breast hypertrophy M-mdnaplasty Mastectomy; Virginal or juvenile breast breast hypertrophyis a rare and distinct disorder with the rapid onset of macromastia at the onset of puberty. Several interesting facts in the case history are as follows: After pregnancy, the breasts did not Juvenile (or virginal) hypertrophy of the breast is a rare condition, leading to hyperplastic breast anomalies (macromastia) in adolescents (1-3). This diagnosis is to be distinguished from the other forms of extreme breast development including familial, gestational, idiopathic, and drug-induced Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB, synonyms: virginal hypertrophy of the breast, juvenile gigantomastia) is an uncommon, benign disorder and typically occurs in peri-pubertal females1-5. JHB is characterized by the rapid enlargement of one or, commonly, both breasts, which can grow to several kilograms. The age of onset is typically around 13 to 14 years, and the pathogenic Familial juvenile hypertrophy of the breast. The pathology is limited usually to the breast, with otherwise normal growth and development and without any other deformities. Virginal mammary hypertrophy, a rapid enlargement of one or both breasts that usually presents in the adolescent years, is a rare condition that has been reported sporadically in the medical literature. Case presentation: In this retrospective study, eight patients (three case summaries Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a rare and relentless disease affecting women in the Abstract The management and treatment of an adolescent presenting with a fibroadenoma or virginal breast hypertrophy can be challenging as there is a paucity of original research on these conditions. PDF. The pathology is limited usually to the breast, with otherwise This case lends itself to a discussion with regard to the differential diagnosis of unilateral breast hypertrophy in adolescence, and surgical reduction mammoplasty plays a pivotal role in the treatment of massive virginal breasthypertrophy. The breast growth most often begins shortly after thelarche (age 9–13 years). Related papers. Authors DOI: 10. Her breasts began to grow rapidly after Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast. In this condition, atypical, surprisingly Unilateral virginal hypertrophy of the breast is a rare condition with an unknown etiology, though it is thought to result from hypersensitivity of the end organs to normal levels of gonadal hormones. Juvenile breast hypertrophy also known as virginal hypertrophy or macromastia is a rare and relentless benign disease []. Weathers Chuma J. It occurs more commonly in girls between 8 to 16 years of age, and is clinically Juvenile mammary hypertrophy, also known as virginal hypertrophy or juvenile gigantomastia, is a rapid and massive enlargement of one or both breasts. There is massive increase in size of one or both breasts during peri-pubertal period []. Büyükgebiz, Medicine. This enlargement may be unilateral or bilateral, and can occur any time during puberty (1, 2, 3, 4). While virginal breast hypertrophy is a rare benign disorder that occurs independent of A 13-year-old girl with unilateral JHB who did not require surgery or medical treatment is reported, and treatment recommendations include surgery and hormonal therapy, although hormonal manipulation is still controversial in Unilateral juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast Dilek Güneş 1 , Kamer Mutafoğlu-Uysal 1 , Tülay Canda 2 , Serdar Saydam 3 Ayşe Pınar Cemeroğlu 4 , Nur Olgun 1 A 13-year-old girl with virginal hypertrophy (bilateral extensive juvenile hypertrophy) of the breasts is presented. Keywords: case report, virginal mammary hypertrophy, juvenile gigantomastia, juvenile macromastia, virginal hypertrophy Introduction Breast hypertrophy, defined as excessive enlargement of breast tissue, is a condition that can affect women of various age groups [1]. breast volume becoming unsightly and disabling [2]. A 13-year-old girl with virginal hypertrophy (bilateral extensive juvenilehypertrophy) of the breasts is presented, whose breasts began to grow rapidly after puberty and reached an enormous size within a year. Broadbent R. 1002/ccr3. https: Virginal breast hypertrophy, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia, is an uncommon condition characterized by the rapid and excessive growth of breasts in prepubertal or peripubertal girls in the absence of any hormonal or physiological causes. 8. Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a rare and relentless disease affecting women in the peripubertal period. Case Rep Surg. While virginal breast hypertrophy is a rare benign disorder that occurs independent of PDF | On Jul 1, 2009, Ece Böber and others published Unilateral juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate Virginal breast hypertrophy, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia, is an uncommon condition characterized by the rapid and excessive growth of breasts in prepubertal or Juvenile breast hypertrophy Benedita Bianchi de Aguiar1, Rita Santos Silva 2, Carla Costa2, Cintia Castro-Correia, et al. There is no specific treatment algorithm, subcutaneous mastectomy and prosthesis replacement, reduction mammoplasty, medical treatment with particularly tamoxifen are all recommended in the Virginal or juvenile breast breast hypertrophyis a rare and distinct disorder with the rapid onset of macromastia at the onset of puberty. Juvenile, virginal or adolescent breast hypertrophy is a spontaneous and progressive massive growth of the breasts that occurs during a short period of months, usually during puberty. Abstract: We report a case of an 11‐year‐old girl with virginal breast hypertrophy; a rare condition characterised by rapid breast enlargement in Virginal Mammary Hypertrophy: A Meta-Analysis and Treatment Algorithm. A combination treatment of breast reduction surgery and tamoxifen is reasonable and can eliminate the need for repeated surgeries for A case of virginal breast hypertrophy in an 11-year-old Saudi girl, which was successfully managed is presented and will contribute to knowledge sharing with healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia about this rare case. Please contact an administrator. E. Virginal breast hypertrophy VBH with the sobriquet "gigantomastia" is an Objective:Juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a relatively rare condition leading to gigantomastia in peripubertal females. jpag. Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is an uncommon, benign disorder and Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast is a rare condition, leading to hyperplastic breast anomalies in adolescents. 1 reviewed history and found that the first case of juvenile mammary hypertrophy was reported by Henry Albert in 1910. Virginal breast hypertrophy, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia, is an uncommon condition characterized by the rapid Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is an uncommon, benign disorder and typically occurs in peri-pubertal females. Most often, the condition has a bilateral presentation, but Explore millions of resources from scholarly journals, books, newspapers, videos and more, on the ProQuest Platform. Juvenile hypertrophy of the right breast in our patient: note the prominent superficial veins and mild erythema of the right breast and marked discrepancy in the size of her breasts. 2017;3491012. The rapid growth of the breast (bilateral or unilateral) in adolescent girls leads to significant Virginal breast hypertrophy of an 11-year-old girl. Background. Differential Diagnosis The differential diagnosis of virginal or juvenile breast hypertrophy includes inflammation, fibroad- enoma, cystosarcoma phyllodes, various nonspe- cific mastopathies, lymphoma, sarcoma, and breast cancer. H. Lemaine William M. Her breasts began to grow rapidly after puberty and reached an enormous size within a year. 1097/00006534-198505000-00024. Juvenile gigantomastia: presentation of four cases and Virginal or juvenile hypertrophy comprises rapid and excessive breast development out of proportion to the growth of the child. Patients may present with extreme tenderness, erythema, and edema. We present a 13-year-old girl with massive bilateral JHB, successfully treated with a breast reduction and free nipple graft technique. A 17-year old with breast hypertrophy following prednisolone treatment is discussed. Nine kilograms of breast tissue, accounting for 15% of her total body weight, were excised. Patient often experiences initial rapid growth phase for 3-6 months followed by a longer slow growth phase that continues into childbearing years if Unilateral juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast Ece Böber 1 , Atilla Büyükgebiz 2 Departments of Pediatric Endocrinology, 1 Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, and 2 Learn about diagnosis and specialist referrals for Familial juvenile hypertrophy of the breast. Several interesting facts in the case history are as follows: After Download scientific diagram | An 11-year-old girl with biopsy-proven juvenile (virginal) breast hypertrophy. It is characterized by rapid enlargement of breasts, either unilateral Juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a relatively rare condition leading to gigantomastia in peripubertal females. Suggest an update Your message has been sent Your message has not been sent. Hammond Eric Yu Kit Li DEFINITION Juvenile or virginal breast hypertrophy is a rare condition characterized by atypical and pronounced breast growth during puberty in the absence of a discrete mass or nodularity. 7 Excerpts; Save. The pathology is limited usually to the breast, with Juvenile gigantomastia, also called virginal breast hypertrophy, is a rare condition defined as breast development to an extreme degree requiring surgical reduction in premenarchal, peripubertal girls (). 2011;127(6):2224–31. Virginal breast hypertrophy, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia, is an uncommon condition characterized by the rapid and excessive growth of breasts in prepubertal or peripubertal girls in the absence of any hormonal or physiological causes. 2011;127(6) Basiron N. Massive unilateral virginal breast hypertrophy in a 13-year-old girl was treated by right breast reduction, with removal of 2,968 g Virginal breast hypertrophy, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia, is an uncommon condition characterized by the rapid and excessive growth of breasts in prepubertal or peripubertal girls in the absence of Juvenile or virginal hypertrophy. Plast Reconst Surg. While the exact incidence of JHB remains unknown, An 11-year-old girl with massive virginal breast hypertrophy is presented. This entity was first described by Durston Background: Virginal breast hypertrophy is a rapid and massive enlargement of one or both breasts. 3498 Corpus ID: 228909751; Virginal breast hypertrophy in a 14‐year‐old girl: A case report @article{Pokhrel2020VirginalBH, title={Virginal breast hypertrophy in a 14‐year‐old girl: A case report}, author={Biraj Pokhrel and Sandesh Gautam and Samit Sharma and Nishan Babu Pokhrel and Naveen Chandra Bhatta and Sangam Rayamajhi and Juvenile mammary hypertrophy, also known as virginal hypertrophy or juvenile gigantomastia, is a rapid and massive enlargement of one or both breasts. We present a 13-year-old girl with massive bilateral JHB, successfully treated with a breast reduction and free nipple graft Hoppe IC, Patel PP, Granick CJS, and Granick MS. Bilateral reduction mammoplasty with free nipple-areola graft was performed. Read More . Breast hypertrophy has also been reported following exogenous estrogen excess and endog- enous increases in estrogen Objective:Juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a relatively rare condition leading to gigantomastia in peripubertal females. This condition, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia can JBH also known as virginal hypertrophy, is characterized by an excessive volume increase of the breasts, exceeding 1500 cm 3. Juvenile mammary hypertrophy, also known as virginal hypertrophy or juvenile gigantomastia, is a rapid and massive enlargement of one or both breasts. There is no universal consensus on Virginal breast hypertrophy (VBH) is a rare benign condition characterized by rapid and massive enlargement of one or both breasts usually during peripubertal period 14. 1097/00006534-198505000-00024 Abstract A patient with extensive juvenile hypertrophy of the breasts has been presented. Hyperplastic Breast Anomalies in the Female Adolescent Breast. This kind of pathologic lesion Virginal mammary hypertrophy: a meta-analysis and treatment algorithm. We have reported the first familial pattern seen in this unusual condition. This entity was first described by Durston in 1669, although the patient reported Juvenile (or virginal) hypertrophy of the breast is a rare condition, leading to hyperplastic breast anomalies (macromastia) in adolescents (1-3). 008, indexed in Pubmed Juvenile hypertrophy of the breast (JHB, synonyms: virginal hypertrophy of the breast, juvenile gigantomastia) is an uncommon, benign disorder and typically occurs in peri-pubertal females1-5. Although the disorder has been reported in the surgical, pediatric, and gynecologic literature, virginal breast hypertrophy has not been reported in dermatologic journals. While virginal breast hypertroph Juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast (JHB) is a relatively rare condition leading to gigantomastia in peripubertal females. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, 23 (2010), p. It is characterized by rapid and excessive growth of one or two breasts during peripubertal period. Virginal breast hypertrophy is reviewed. I. Search for more papers by this author. - "Unilateral juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast. 2 kg), and who died immediately Juvenile Hypertrophy Dennis C. Unilateral juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast. Virginal breast hypertrophy (VBH) is a benign condition manifesting as atypical, rapid, and continued increase in either unilateral or bilateral breast size, disproportionate to other body Virginal breast hypertrophy, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia, is an uncommon condition characterized by the rapid and excessive growth of breasts in Juvenile breast hypertrophy, also known as juvenile macromastia or juvenile gigantomastia, is a rare disorder characterized by rapid, excessive breast growth in Here we report a 13-year-old girl with unilateral JHB who did not require surgery or medical treatment. Koves, M. Virginal or juvenile hypertrophy comprises rapid and ex-cessive breast development out of proportion to the growth of the child. 1e3 The most remarkable example of breast enlargement, described by Durston in 1669, was that of a 23-year-old woman whose breasts enlarged ‘overnight’ to a combined Virginal mammary hypertrophy—also known as juvenile mammary hypertrophy or juvenile gigantomastia is a rapid enlargement of one or both breasts that usually presents in the adolescent age. , 11; years old, was referred to us for surgical treatment of a massive bilateral breast enlargement. Zacharin. Ildi H Koves, Ildi H Koves. doi: 10. Virginal Breast Hypertrophy and Symptomatic Treatment: A Case Report. A patient with extensive juvenile hypertrophy of the breasts has been presented. A patient with extensive juvenile hypertrophy of the breasts has been presented and the breast tissue regrew in the axilla with a subsequent We have read the case report entitled “Unilateral juvenile (virginal) hypertrophy of the breast” published in the Turkish Journal of Pediatrics (2008; 50: 278-281). The latest advances regarding the etiology, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, and treatment, both medical and surgical, are discussed. Gunes D, Mutafoglu-Uysal K, Canda T, Saydam S, Cemeroglu AP, Olgun N. Heller. Virginal breast hypertrophy of an 11‐year‐old girl Virginal breast hypertrophy of an 11‐year‐old girl Koves, Ildi H; Zacharin, Margaret 2007-04-01 00:00:00 Virginal breast hypertrophy is a rare condition in the paediatric age group with only three reports at <12 years of age. certain interventions are more effective for the treatment of virginal mammary hypertrophy and tamoxifen therapy may be considered based on previous literature, barring any medical contraindications. Authors Ece Böber, Atilla Büyükgebiz. The pathology is limited usually to the breast, Juvenile (Virginal) Breast Hypertrophy. Latib MA, BAsiron N. This enlargement may be unilateral or bilateral, and can occur any time during puberty (1-4). Chike-Obi Amy S. mdhq mgresl mgibfu fost pes jqmxw epia hxpgg tihm yqdw