Congenital abnormalities

Congenital abnormalities

Amazia Congenital absence of the breast may occur on one or both sides. It is sometimes associated with Poland’s syndrome, which is characterised by the absence of the sternal portion of the pectoralis major and short webbed fingers (symbrachydactyly) on the side of the involved breast ( Figure 58.21 ). The breast may be reconstructed with a latissimus dorsi muscle flap and a silicone breast implant.

Figure 58.21 Poland’s syndrome with congenital absence of the left breast and pectoralis major muscle ipsilateral hand (b) . Figure 58.22 Polymazia left side.