Disorders of the female breast in the pediatric age group.

Disorders of the female breast in the pediatric age group.

Pryor Landon S; Lehman James A Jr; Workman Meredith C

Plastic and reconstructive surgery

2009

2009-07

SUMMARY: Disorders of the female breast in the pediatric age group are a relatively common finding; however, there is limited information in the current literature. The plastic surgeon treating these patients is faced with a wide range of reconstructive problems. By understanding the various breast disorders, the plastic surgeon can better diagnose and treat this patient population appropriately.

Breast Neoplasms/epidemiology; Breast/*abnormalities/embryology/injuries/surgery; Burns/surgery; Child; Female; Fibroadenoma/epidemiology; Humans; Hyperplasia; Nipples/abnormalities; Poland Syndrome/physiopathology; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; Tissue Expansion

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