Anomalies of the Breast

Anomalies of the Breast

Congenital breast asymmetry may be a manifestation of underlying congenital anomalies. Poland's syndrome, the most frequent congenital cause of breast asymmetry, is a syndrome of thoracic structure deformities, breast asymmetry, and ipsilateral syndactyly.


Treatment of breast asymmetry due to Poland's syndrome may include prosthetic augmentation, use of a musculocutaneous flap to fill hollow space on the exterior of the chest, or augmentation with tissue from the opposite breast. Definitive treatment includes surgical repair of the chest wall.

Dr. Jyotnsa Murthy MS, M Ch(Plastic), DNB(Plastic) AFSA(Paediatric Plastic Surgery)France
Associate Prof., Dept. of Plastic Surgery
Director, Cleft & Craniofacial Center
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & RI
Chennai 600 116
Tel : 044 4276 5614
Cell : 98410 39820
Email : jmurthy@satyam.net.in

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