Introduction: Gigantomastia, characterized by excessive breast size (usually heavier than 2.5 kg), can result from various causes and significantly affect patients' lives. Surgical intervention is often required, and over time, several techniques have been developed for its treatment. These techniques aim to address the functional and aesthetic concerns associated with gigantomastia, providing relief to patients and improving their quality of life.
Presentation of the case: A 40-year-old primiparous housewife developed unilateral gigantomastia as a consequence of hormone therapy. To address this, a modified reduction mammoplasty procedure was undertaken, incorporating NAC (Nipple-Areola Complex) grafting. The reduction involved removing 3450 g of tissue, resulting in restored breast symmetry and enabling the patient to reintegrate into normal daily life.
Discussion: Compared to the traditional technique, the introduction of some modifications in the design allowed for the absence of complications such as dehiscence of the scar at the intersection of the T, the failure of the nipple graft attachment, and the maintenance of a conical shape over time, enabling complete symmetrization of the two breasts.
Conclusion: The use of a modified version of the Thorek technique allowed for optimal functional and aesthetic restoration even in the case of a significantly disproportionate breast compared to the contralateral one, with no complications.
Keywords: Case report; Extreme case; Gigantomastia; New technique; Reductive mastoplasty; Thorek mastoplasty.
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