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CC BY 4.0 · Arch Plast Surg 2024; 51(01): 062-066
DOI: 10.1055/a-2181-8621
Breast/Trunk
Case Report

Management of Gestational Gigantomastia with Goldilocks Procedure after Mastectomy: A Case Report and Review of Literature

1   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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2   Busan Cancer Center and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, and Department of Surgery, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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2   Busan Cancer Center and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, and Department of Surgery, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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2   Busan Cancer Center and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, and Department of Surgery, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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4   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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5   Atelier Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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1   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
3   Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea
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Funding This work was supported by clinical research grant from Pusan National University Hospital in 2021.
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Abstract

Gestational gigantomastia is characterized by the rapid growth of breasts during pregnancy. The treatment method of gestational gigantomastia is unclear; if the medical treatment is ineffective, surgery is considered. However, sufficient research on which method is best to perform breast reconstruction for the gestational gigantomastia patient has not yet been conducted. Our patient was young and had aesthetic needs; thus, we did not recommend modified radical mastectomy. However, it was difficult for the patient to consider active reconstruction using an implant or autologous tissue because of the expected complications and economic problems. The patient had a thin body shape and very large breasts compared with the trunk. Therefore, breast volume was not significantly required after reconstruction. Additionally, we expected that a considerable portion of skin would remain after mastectomy as a tubular-shaped breast. It was expected that the Goldilocks technique would be sufficient to meet the patient's volume needs. Therefore, we proceeded with total mastectomy and reconstruction using the Goldilocks procedure. No complications were recorded after the operation; most of the patient's discomfort was resolved, and the shape and size of the breasts were satisfactory.

Authors' Contributions

H.Y.J. was responsible for data collection, data interpretation, manuscript writing, and approval of the final version. T.K., H.P., K.E.K., S.B.N., J.Y.G. were responsible for data collection and data interpretation. S.H.B. was responsible for study conception and design, manuscript critical revisions, and approval of the final version.


Ethical Approval

The study was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board of Pusan National University Hospital (IRB No. H-2211-019-121). Written informed consent was obtained from patient.


Patient Consent

Informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication.




Publication History

Received: 31 May 2023

Accepted: 22 September 2023

Accepted Manuscript online:
26 September 2023

Article published online:
07 February 2024

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