Isolated unilateral amazia: an exceptional breast anomaly

J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2012 Dec;25(6):e147-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2012.08.002. Epub 2012 Oct 23.

Abstract

Background: Amazia is a rare breast anomaly. It consists of the absence of the mammary gland, with normal nipple-areola complex. It usually presents associated with a syndrome and it can be diagnosed during infancy or at the beginning of puberty.

Case: Here we report a case of a 13-year-old female with a late diagnosis of unilateral amazia. No distinctive body or anatomic abnormalities were found. She was referred for surgical reconstruction.

Comments: Amazia is an uncommon entity with a lack of incidence information in the literature. Early diagnosis and proper treatment are essential to avoid body image complications, especially among adolescent women.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Breast / abnormalities*
  • Breast Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Breast Diseases / psychology
  • Breast Diseases / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans

Supplementary concepts

  • Amastia