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Tuberous breast deformity in a transgender woman: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Tuberous breast deformity was first documented by Rees and Aston in 1976. The deformity is well documented in cisgender women, with rare cases in cisgender men often associated with gynecomastia, and almost no reports in transgender women. Herein, we present a case of a 32-year-old transgender woman who developed bilateral tuberous breast deformity after 10 years of hormone replacement therapy. This report highlights the rarity of the condition in transgender women, discusses its clinical presentation, and its surgical management. Given the growing number of transgender individuals undergoing gender-affirming care, recognizing and addressing such anatomical variations is crucial for optimizing surgical outcomes.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf694

Authors: Yasmine Ibrahim, Siam K Rezwan, Aman Tahir, Michael R DeLong

Institution: University of California, Los Angeles

Language: English

Topic: Breast Implant and Reconstruction

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000