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Congenital bilateral amazia associated with bilateral choanal atresia
Author(s) -
Papadimitriou Anastasios,
Karapanou Olga,
Papadopoulou Anna,
Nicolaidou Polyxeni,
Fretzayas Andreas
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
american journal of medical genetics part a
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.064
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1552-4833
pISSN - 1552-4825
DOI - 10.1002/ajmg.a.32935
Subject(s) - choanal atresia , medicine , breast development , abnormality , atresia , girl , surgery , medical history , physical examination , pediatrics , hormone , psychology , developmental psychology , psychiatry
Congenital absence of breast development is a very rare abnormality. It may present as an isolated finding or it may be accompanied by other congenital anomalies. Here we report on a 13.5‐year‐old girl presented to our pediatric endocrinology clinic because of lack of breast development. She had pubarche since the age of 10 years and was regularly menstruating since the age of 12 years. The patient's medical history was positive for bilateral complete choanal atresia that was diagnosed and corrected soon after birth. Physical examination was unremarkable except for bilateral amazia, that is, absence of palpable breast tissue and hypoplastic areolae, whereas both nipples were formed. Renal ultrasonography and chest radiography were normal. The coexistence of congenital bilateral amazia and bilateral complete choanal atresia suggests that these rare disorders may be related etiologically. The patient is scheduled for breast augmentation. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.