Pediatric and Adolescent Breast and Chest Program
Boys and girls come to the Breast and Chest Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for a variety of issues associated with breast and chest wall disorders, including pain or discomfort, functional problems that limit activity, and concerns about their appearance. Our expert team will provide your child with a full range of treatment options.
We offer your child:
- Specialized surgical expertise
- Comprehensive assessment of overall health
- Support for body image concerns and screenings for psychological disorders
We are equipped to handle everything from routine evaluations to the most complex surgical procedures. We will support all your child's needs, from before surgery to long-term, follow-up care.
Conditions we treat
We treat a wide variety of pediatric breast differences and chest wall disorders, from the common to the rare.
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Breast and chest wall disorders - Breast asymmetry
- Breast deformities related to trauma, burns and vascular malformations or other conditions
- Breast hypoplasia (underdevelopment of the breast tissue)
- Breast masses: cysts, tumors, lumps and bumps
- Extra breast tissue, including polythelia (extra nipples), polymastia (extra breast tissue) and ectopic breast tissue (commonly in the axilla or armpit area)
- Gynecomastia (extra breast tissue in males)
- Juvenile hypertrophy
- Macromastia (most common type of overgrowth of the breast)
- Nipple and areolar deformities
- Poland syndrome
- Tuberous and constricted breast deformities
Why choose CHOP's Pediatric and Adolescent Breast Program
Our continuity of care is important for treating children and adolescents over the long term. We offer a level of support services — such as extensive psychosocial services — that other programs might not have.
Meet your team
Every person on your child’s team has the same goal: to give your child the best possible care. We provide medical care, emotional support and much more.
Our locations
Get information about the Breast and Chest Program care we provide at our Philadelphia hospital.
What to expect at your appointment
You will meet with our multidisciplinary team for an initial evaluation.
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