Congenital amastia

Indian J Pediatr. 2013 Oct;80(10):870-1. doi: 10.1007/s12098-012-0919-1. Epub 2012 Dec 20.

Abstract

A 3-d-old female baby presented with bilateral congenital absence of breast tissue, areolae and nipples. No other anomalies were noted. There was also a history of absence of nipples, areolae and breast tissue in the mother and two other family members of maternal side. Investigations done during the hospital stay including ultrasound of the chest wall, abdomen and head were all normal. Congenital isolated bilateral amastia was diagnosed after complete investigations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Breast Diseases / congenital*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • India
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Young Adult

Supplementary concepts

  • Amastia