Male Breast Enlargement After Automated Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Placement

Authors

Anisha Valluri, Joan C Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall UniversityFollow
Lynne J. Goebel, Joan C Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall UniversityFollow

Author Credentials

Anisha Valluri BS Lynne J. Goebel MD

Author ORCID Identifier

0000-0002-0452-2055

Keywords

Tetralogy of Fallot, automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, young adult, male, breast enlargement, pacemaker complication

Disciplines

Cardiology | Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

Placement of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are increasing in frequency due to their indication for the prevention of sudden cardiac death in patients prone to life-threatening arrhythmias. Primary care physicians should be aware of the possible complications so they can treat their patients appropriately. This article describes a rare case of chronic unilateral breast enlargement after the placement of an ICD in a male patient with Tetralogy of Fallot.

Recommended Citation

Valluri A, Goebel LJ. Male Breast Enlargement After Automated Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Placement. Marshall J Med. 2021; 7(1): 17 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33470/2379-9536.1296.