Abstract
An: 2024, Nr.2, Articol Nr. 4
Title:
BREAST ABNORMALITIES AND CONGENITAL ANOMALIES
Authors:
Ruxandra Vatavu, Ana-Marina Rădulescu - “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iaşi, Romania, Doctoral School; “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iaşi, Romania, Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences I
Anca Sava - “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iaşi, Romania, Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences I; “Prof. Dr. Nicolae Oblu” Emergency Clinical Hospital, Iaşi, Romania, Department of Pathology
Ana Maria Dumitrescu - “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iaşi, Romania, Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences I
Gabriela Florentina Dumitrescu - “Prof. Dr. Nicolae Oblu” Emergency Clinical Hospital, Iaşi, Romania, Department of Pathology
Andreia Mereuţă - “St. Spiridon” Emergency County Hospital Iaşi, Endocrinology Clinic
C. Chirica - “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iaşi, Romania, Doctoral School
BREAST ABNORMALITIES AND CONGENITAL ANOMALIES (Abstract): Developmental abnormalities and malformations of the breast are uncommon and include a range of genetic, acquired, and sporadic conditions. These abnormalities can lead to irregularities in the nipple-areolar complex and/or the underlying glandular tissue, resulting in either underdevelopment or overdevelopment of the breasts. The age at which these abnormalities present and their clinical severity depend on the underlying biological cause. Such abnormalities can affect either one or both breasts, particularly in conjunction with syndromic conditions or endocrine disorders. Disordered development may also be localized, giving rise to tumor-like lesions such as hamartomas, pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia, and gynecomastia. This review will explore the various disorders of breast development.
Key words: BREAST ABNORMALITIES, GYNECOMASTIA, ENDOCRINE DISORDERS, HAMARTOMAS
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