Concurrent Poland's syndrome and gynecomastia: a case report
Mahoney, J.; Hynes, B.
Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien de Chirurgie 33(1): 58-60
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0008-428X PMID: 2154304 Document Number: 353642
Gynecomastia (enlargement of the male breast) is a common occurrence during puberty and usually resolves. Poland's syndrome or hypoplasia of the chest wall is a rare congenital anomaly associated with hypoplasia of the ipsilateral extremity. Simultaneous presentation of gynecomastia and Poland's syndrome in a 26-year-old man increased the extent of asymmetry and the perception of each deformity. Surgical reduction of the enlarged breast greatly reduced the asymmetry, giving a satisfactory result.