Postaugmentation galactocele: a case report and review of literature

Ann Plast Surg. 2011 Dec;67(6):668-70. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e3182069b3c.

Abstract

Galactorrhea and galactoceles are relatively uncommon complications after breast augmentation surgery, but should be considered in the differential of an enlarged breast. We present a case of a 34-year-old woman who had a remote history of bilateral breast augmentation and developed a unilateral galactocele while breast-feeding. She subsequently underwent an incision and drainage, as well as medical management with bromocriptine. Her galactocele resolved adequately with this treatment. Surgeons performing breast augmentation should be aware of the clinical presentation as well as the treatment options for this entity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Cyst / etiology*
  • Breast Cyst / therapy*
  • Breast Feeding
  • Bromocriptine / therapeutic use
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Drainage
  • Female
  • Hormone Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Hormone Antagonists
  • Bromocriptine

Supplementary concepts

  • Galactocele