Breast Atrophy: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Breast Atrophy

Synopsis usually unilateral ovarian tumor may release male sex steroid hormones and produce defeminization ( breast atrophy, amenorrhea, loss of hair and sterility) to masculinization [humpath.com]

atrophy and menstrual irregularity or amenorrhea ( Am J Surg Pathol 1985;9:543 ) Estrogenic hormonal manifestations are rare Diagnosis May be suspected clinically in a young [pathologyoutlines.com]

Breast, uterine and female external genitalia atrophy are the characteristic signs. Uterine and ovarian hyporplasia, endometrial atrophy are common. [intranet.tdmu.edu.ua]

Sheehan Syndrome

Physical Finding Presence in Case Presentation Breast Atrophy Negative Hair Loss Positive: eyebrow, scalp, axilla, pubic area. [oatext.com]

These women also have moderate anemia- by lack of pituitary erytropoetic factor Severe atrophy of all genital organs including reproductive organs Loss of breast tissue Dry [de.slideshare.net]

Menstruation does not begin again, sexual interest (libido) is diminished, hair in the armpits (axilla) slowly disappears, breasts diminish in size (atrophy) and the lining [rarediseases.org]

Panhypopituitarism

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) deficiency typically presents as amenorrhea, atrophic vaginitis, infertility, hot flushes and breast atrophy [medicaljoyworks.com]

Anabolic Steroid

[…] tissue development in males); breast tissue atrophy in females [8] • Frequent hematoma or bruising [8] • Personality changes called “steroid psychosis” (rapid mood swings [physio-pedia.com]

Signs of Anabolic Steroid Abuse in Women Acne Hirsutism Deepening of the voice Male pattern balding Clitoromegaly Breast atrophy Irregular menstrual cycles Infertility Significant [acog.org]

sudden increased aggressive or even violent tendencies) [8] [9] • Females: Secondary male characteristics (deeper voice, breast atrophy, abnormal facial and body hair); [physio-pedia.com]

Pituitary Apoplexy

A 68-year-old man presented with severe conscious disturbance caused by pituitary apoplexy resulting in massive intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). He had been periodically followed up for asymptomatic pituitary adenoma at another hospital for 8 years. Neuroimaging examination revealed pituitary apoplexy and massive[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Premature Ovarian Failure

Genetic, autoimmune, environmental, iatrogenic, and idiopathic factors are known to cause premature ovarian failure (POF). This report describes an X;11 translocation, t(X;11)(q22;q25), in a woman diagnosed with POF. The FSH level was found to be elevated. Menstrual cycle was regular initially, and she had a[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Anisomastia

[…] changes and conditions Adipomastia (lipomastia, pseudogynecomastia) Amastia Anisomastia Breast atrophy Breast engorgement Breast hypertrophy Duct ectasia of breast Chronic [en.wikipedia.org]

External links[edit] Classification D MeSH: C565299 v t e Breast disease Inflammation Mastitis Nonpuerperal mastitis Granulomatous mastitis Subareolar abscess Physiological [en.wikipedia.org]

Vaginal Atrophy

[…] cancer treatment What are the symptoms of vaginal atrophy? [hormone.org]

Limiting or avoiding estrogen can help prevent a return of breast cancer. What should you do if you have symptoms of vaginal atrophy? See your doctor. [academic.oup.com]

Witherby, S, Johnson, J, Demers, L Topical testosterone for breast cancer patients with vaginal atrophy related to aromatase inhibitors: a Phase I/II study. [journals.sagepub.com]

Hilar Cell Tumor of the Ovary

May release male sex steroid hormones and produce defeminization (breast atrophy, amenorrhea, loss of hair and sterility) to masculinization (hirsutism, voice change and hypertrophy [bioscience.org]

Virilisation is a two phased process: first, there is defeminization like development of oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea, regression of the breasts and external genitalia, atrophy [jemds.com]

atrophy, and clitoral hypertrophy. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Virilization

• Hirsuitism • Acne • Deepening of voice • Increased muscle mass • Breast atrophy 3. [slideshare.net]

Permanent virilization effects[edit] Deepening of the voice Growth of facial and body hair Male-pattern baldness Enlargement of the clitoris Breast atrophy – possible shrinking [en.wikipedia.org]

Hirsuitism: Androgen-secreting tumour ovary or adrenal cortex • Rapid onset virilisation: –clitoromegaly –deep voice –balding –breast atrophy 15. [slideshare.net]

Fine-Lubinsky Syndrome

[syndromefinder.ncchd.go.jp] Absent axillary hair Brachycephaly Brachydactyly Breast hypoplasia Camptodactyly Cataract Cerebral atrophy Flat face Generalized hypotonia Growth [spa.symptoma.com]

Absent axillary hair Brachycephaly Brachydactyly Breast hypoplasia Camptodactyly Cataract Cerebral atrophy Flat face Generalized hypotonia Growth delay Hearing impairment [dovemed.com]

Lipid Cell Tumor of the Ovary

Sertoli leydig cell tumor  Young patients (average 25 years)  50% shows signs of androgen excess i.e defeminisation (breast atrophy, loss of subcutaneous Fat)  Later masculinisation [slideshare.net]

It can be associated with the signs of virilization, such as breast atrophy, increased muscle bulk, deepening of voice, clitoromegaly, and increased libido [1]. [gynecolsurg.springeropen.com]

About one-third of SLCTs are associated with androgen-excess manifestations, including virilization: oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea, breast atrophy, hirsutism, acne, deepening [journals.lww.com]

Fibrosclerosis of the Breast

Nodule(s) NOS in breast N64 Other disorders of breast N64.0 Fissure and fistula of nipple N64.1 Fat necrosis of breast Fat necrosis (segmental) of breast N64.2 Atrophy of [apps.who.int]

N62 Hypertrophy of breast N63 Unspecified lump in breast N64 Other disorders of breast N64.0 Fissure and fistula of nipple N64.1 Fat necrosis of breast N64.2 Atrophy of breast [www0.sun.ac.za]

[…] infective Excludes: neonatal infective mastitis ( P39.0 ) N62 Hypertrophy of breast Gynaecomastia Hypertrophy of breast: · NOS · massive pubertal N63 Unspecified lump in breast [apps.who.int]

Anterior Pituitary Hypofunction

atrophy, and osteoporosis. [pituitary.org]

[…] of breast and Testis What are the steps in evaluating anterior pituitary hypofunction? [meddean.luc.edu]

Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism) Women develop ovarian suppression with irregular periods or absence of periods (amenorrhea), infertility, decreased libido, decreased vaginal secretions, breast [pituitary.org]

Odontomatosis - Aortae Esophagus Stenosis Syndrome

[…] cancer) See differential for diffuse cerebellar atrophy. [radiopaedia.org]

Brow ptosis Cognitive impairment Cataract Milia Abnormal facial shape Joint stiffness Small hand Sparse scalp hair Insulin resistance Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism Dermal atrophy [mendelian.co]

Complications recurrent bronchopulmonary infection is a frequent complication that can result in permanent lung damage there is an increased incidence of malignancy (e.g. bowel and breast [radiopaedia.org]

Familial Juvenile Hypertrophy of the Breast

Ectopic or supernumerary breast develop from portions of the milk ridges that fail to atrophy. [casereports.in]

About one year postpartum, her breasts rapidly atrophied to AA cup size. [howinforme.blogspot.com]

Breast atrophy may occur in the pubertal period. It is usually caused by loss of fat and supportive tissues around the breasts secondary to poor eating habits. [redorbit.com]

Hypopituitarism

Premenopausal women present with altered menstrual function, ranging from regular anovulatory periods to amenorrhea, as well as hot flashes, decreased libido, breast atrophy [emedicine.com]

atrophy, vaginal dryness, absence of milk production in new mothers (Sheehan’s syndrome) In men: loss of libido and potency, reduced muscular strength, shrinking and softening [healthcommunities.com]

atrophy, and osteoporosis. [pituitary.org]

Isolated Follicle Stimulating Hormone Deficiency

atrophy, and osteoporosis. [pituitary.org]

Hypogonadism presents with decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, loss of skeletal muscle mass, and anemia in men, and amenorrhea, breast atrophy, vaginal dryness, and diminished [ime.acponline.org]

Gonadotropic Pituitary Adenoma

atrophy, and osteoporosis. [pituitary.org]

breast shrinkage, hair loss) Morbidity Osteoporosis Serum prolactin Somatotroph Growth hormone Acromegaly, gigantism (if occurs before closure of growth plate) Symptoms [aafp.org]

Eunuchism

The breasts atrophy and become pendulous, and the pubic hair becomes thinner. The same changes occur in women after menopause. [medicinembbs.blogspot.com]

Combined Pituitary Hormone Deficiency 6

atrophy in women; loss of libido, infertility in both [1][3] Features of hypothyroidism [1] Hypothyroidism occur secondary to thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) deficiency [explainmedicine.com]

In women, LH and FSH deficiency are manifest by oligo/amenorrhea, breast atrophy, decreased secondary sexual hair and osteoporosis. [ocw.tufts.edu]

In the adult woman, amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea, infertility, breast atrophy, vaginal dryness, and dyspareunia occur; pubic and axillary hair remains unless ACTH deficiency [clinicalgate.com]

Paramyoclonus Multiplex

Bureau of the Census ‏ عرض مقتطف - 1913 عرض جميع المقتطفات » عبارات ومصطلحات مألوفة abdominal abscess accident Acute adrenal anemia aneurysm angina apoplexy artery atrophy [books.google.com]

Bureau of the Census Auszug - 1913 Alle anzeigen » Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen abdominal abscess accident Acute adrenal anemia aneurysm angina apoplexy artery atrophy [books.google.de]

[…] birth bladder bone bowel intestine brain breast bronchi bronchitis cancer cardiac catarrh causes of death Cerebral cerebrospinal CHANGES IN INCLUSIONS Chronic cirrhosis Congenital [books.google.com]

Breast Disorder

611.3 - Fat necrosis of breast 611.4 - Atrophy of breast 611.5 - Galactocele 611.6 - Galactorrhea not associated with childbirth Browse Medical Billing and Coding Databases [emedcodes.com]

unspecified ICD-9-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of 611.9: 611.0 - Inflammatory disease of breast 611.1 - Hypertrophy of breast 611.2 - Fissure of nipple [emedcodes.com]

Diseases Of The Genitourinary System Block: Disorders Of Breast (610-612) ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS): ICD-10-CM Code: N64.9 - Disorder of breast [emedcodes.com]

Atrophic Vaginitis

[…] intraductal breast cancer ... previously on tamoxifen who suffers from severe vaginal atrophy be prescribed topical vaginal estrogen creams? [rcog.org.uk]

[…] cancer treatment What are the symptoms of vaginal atrophy? [hormone.org]

See Lichen sclerosis. a·troph·ic vag·i·ni·tis ( ā-trō'fik vaj'i-nī'tis ) Thinning and atrophy of the vaginal epithelium usually resulting from diminished estrogen stimulation [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Sertoli Leydig Cell Tumor

On examination, hirsutism, hoarseness, breast atrophy and clitoromegaly were noted. [ispub.com]

atrophy and menstrual irregularity or amenorrhea ( Am J Surg Pathol 1985;9:543 ) Estrogenic hormonal manifestations are rare Diagnosis May be suspected clinically in a young [pathologyoutlines.com]

[…] of breasts and loss of normal bodily contours, flaring up of acne, clitoromegaly, deepening of voice, hirsutism and temporal baldness. [pagepress.org]

[…] cancer 312300 Hypospadias 1, X-linked 300633 Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy of Kennedy 313200 ARHGEF6 Xq26.3 Mental retardation, X-linked 46 300436 ARHGEF9 Xq11.1-q11.2 [institutobernabeu.com]

APTX 9p21.1 Ataxia, early-onset, with oculomotor apraxia and hypoalbuminemia 208920 AR Xq12 Androgen insensitivity 300068 Androgen insensitivity, partial, with or without breast [institutobernabeu.com]

Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy

Patients often show breast development, testicular atrophy and reduced fertility due to androgen insensitivity. [sickkids.ca]

In addition, men with SBMA can develop enlarged breasts (gynecomastia), and may have reduced fertility and atrophy (shrinkage) of the testicles. [mda.org]

(gynecomastia) · Numbness · Infertility · Testicular atrophy The disease affects the lower motor neurons that are responsible for the movement of many muscles in the legs [rarediseases.org]

Anterior Pituitary Disease

In women, LH and FSH deficiency are manifest by oligo/amenorrhea, breast atrophy, decreased secondary sexual hair and osteoporosis. [ocw.tufts.edu]

[…] of breast and Testis What are the steps in evaluating anterior pituitary hypofunction? [meddean.luc.edu]

Macronodular Cirrhosis

Testicular atrophy. Impotence. Breast atrophy (in women). Irregular menses. Amenorrhoea. Fetor hepaticus. Palmar erythema. Terry's nails. Kayser-Fleischer rings. [brainscape.com]

[…] enlargement (gynecomastia) or testicular atrophy Confusion, drowsiness and slurred speech (hepatic encephalopathy) When to see a doctor Make an appointment with your doctor [mayoclinic.org]

Late disease is accompanied by telangiectasis, spider angiomas, enlarged breasts, testicular atrophy, jaundice, impotence, enlarged spleen, depression, abdominal vein distention [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Posterior Pituitary Disease

In women, LH and FSH deficiency are manifest by oligo/amenorrhea, breast atrophy, decreased secondary sexual hair and osteoporosis. [ocw.tufts.edu]

[…] of breast and Testis What are the steps in evaluating anterior pituitary hypofunction? [meddean.luc.edu]