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. 2007 Jul;120(1):13e-19e.
doi: 10.1097/01.prs.0000264396.03452.62.

Management of benign tumors of the adolescent breast

David S Chang  1 , Mary H McGrath
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Review

Management of benign tumors of the adolescent breast

David S Chang et al. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 Jul.

Abstract

Learning objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe the differential diagnosis of breast tumors in adolescent girls. 2. Compare and contrast surgical options for the management of adolescent breast tumors. 3. Recognize the utility of a reduction mammaplasty technique when resecting these larger tumors in adolescents.

Summary: Although 99 percent of breast lesions in female adolescents are benign tumors, surgical intervention is commonly required. This article reviews the differential diagnosis, evaluation, and management of these benign tumors. A modified surgical technique for resection of large fibroadenomas and reconstruction of the remaining breast is described. The authors review the approach to five specific breast lesions: fibroadenomas, phyllodes tumors, juvenile hypertrophy, inflammatory processes, and premature breast development.

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  • Virginal breast hypertrophy in the adult.
    Palladino H, Payne PE, Agullo FJ, Miller WT. Palladino H, et al. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 Aug;122(2):679-680. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31817d6281. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008. PMID: 18626406 No abstract available.

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