Congenital breast size asymmetry

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Shortness of breath. Pneumothorax?

Patient Data

Age: 25 years

Chest

x-ray

Marked asymmetry in the size of the breasts shadow, the left breast shadow appears larger.

Heart size normal. Lungs clear.

Case Discussion

A degree of variation in breast size is normal. In this case, it is quite profound.

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