By Sarene Leeds, Sep 19, 2024
Tubular breasts occur when breast tissue doesn’t grow as it should during puberty, resulting in breasts that don’t have a round, full shape. Tubular breasts are considered a congenital anomaly, presenting in either one or both breasts, and affecting both men and women, explains Kecia Gaither, M.D., a double board-certified OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine doctor, and the Director of Perinatal Services/Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health & Hospitals/Lincoln in Bronx, New York. Although Dr. Gaither says the exact cause of tubular breasts is unknown, they’re believed to be “due to a genetic causality involving collagen deposition.” It’s still difficult to pinpoint who might be at particular risk for tubular breasts, however, because of the limited research available.
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