12th April 2024

Premature thelarche

Premature thelarche is defined as breast enlargement in the absence of axillary and pubic hair and the absence of a growth spurt. This is benign. This is most commonly seen in females between 6 months and 2 years of age. Breast enlargement may be unilateral or asymmetrical.

References

• Lissaue, Tom, Will Carroll, Keir Shiels, and Ranj Singh. Illustrated textbook of paediatrics. Amsterdam: Elservier, 2022
• Klatt, Edward C., and Vinay Kumar. Robbins and COTRAN Review of Pathology. London: Elsevier Health Sciences, 2015