2/2025

Surgical management of accessory breast tissue: liposuction and mastectomy in axillary localization – a case series

D. Ar-Reyouchi, S. Saoud, M. Benlili, G. Charkaoui Belmaati, A. A. Oufkir

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Université Mohammed Premier, Mohamed IV Hospital University, Oujda, Morocco

Summary

Supernumerary breasts are a rare congenital malformation that can cause physical and psychological problems such as pain, infection, bleeding and aesthetic discomfort. In this article, we present a series of cases with bilateral axillary supernumerary breasts who were treated with liposuction and mastectomy, with satisfactory results. We also discuss the different surgical techniques available for the treatment of supernumerary breasts and their respective advantages and disadvantages.

Key words

supernumerary breasts – accessory breast tissue – liposuction – mastectomy – axillary localization

Ar Reyouchi D, Saoud S, Benlili M et al. Surgical management of accessory breast tissue: liposuction and mastectomy in axillary localization – a case series. Acta Chir Plast 2025; 67(2): 127–131.

doi: 10.48095/ccachp2025127

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