Virginal breast hypertrophy of an 11‐year‐old girl

Abstract:  We report a case of an 11‐year‐old girl with virginal breast hypertrophy; a rare condition characterised by rapid breast enlargement in the peripubertal period. In this paper we highlight complexities of management in this age group.

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