Can tuberous breast deformity passed down to your children whenever you have them?

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Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,So far, research would suggest that, no, tuberous breast deformity is not hereditary. Further research could change that understanding however. It does not appear likely that you would pass tuberous breast constriction on to your children.All the best

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry and my training and some research into your question would be to say no..., but some patterns of inheritance have just not been identified.

Jennifer Lauren Crawford, MD · Answer

As far as we know, there are no clear inherited genetic causes for tuberous breast deformity.  We are unaware of any specific genes linked to the issue.  Could there be a genetic tendency to form breasts in a similar fashion?  Sure.  But, it is likely to be a sporadic occurrence influenced by a variety of factors.  So, do not worry over it.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.

Tuberous breast is a congenital abnormality that occurs during
puberty breast development in BOTH men and women due to strong attachment
between the chest wall and overlying skin, a constriction ring. It can be
classified by a combination of reduced breast diameter, underdevelopment of the
breasts, areolar overgrowth, protrusion of the nipple areola complex, breast
sagging, and breast asymmetry. Interestingly, it can often happen on only one side of the body.

The causes of tuberous breasts are still undefined and
unclear.

Majority of the cases seem to be isolated cases, where the
mother and father have no prior problems. However, a recent study by Klinger et
al. titled “Tuberous Breast: Morphological study and overview of a borderline
entity” observed 2 cases of tuberous breasts in twin males with gynecomastia suggesting
a role of genetic influence and familial transmission.

However, more studies are needed to look into this and right
now it seems that the majority of cases occur sporadically during puberty
development.

Hope this helps.

Andrew L. Greensmith, MBChB, FRACS · Answer

There is no known genetic tendency for this condition and the cause remains unknown so it would be unlikely for you to pass the condition on

Can tuberous breast deformity passed down to your children whenever you have them?

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