A particular case of breast asymmetry in a teenage girl

Aim: The present article intends to underline the importance of breast ultrasonography in investigating a frequent problem that concerns mostly teenagers – breast asymmetry. Method: We present a case of breast asymmetry in a 17 years old girl. The clinical exam revealed that the left breast was enlarged approximately 4 times compared to the right breast (about 1.2Kg versus 0.300Kg). The left breast had a normal appearance and a homogenous consistency. We performed an ultrasound exam using Voluson Expert. Results: Ultrasonography demonstrated the presence of a significant large tumour, 15/8cm in diameter, which p…