What is gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is a condition of enlargement of the breast tissue in men. The breasts become larger. This happens when a preteen or teenage boy is going through the hormonal changes of puberty. They may grow unevenly.
Symptoms
- lump or fatty tissue beneath the nipple, which may be sore
- the breasts often get larger unevenly
- can be seen in one or both breasts
Causes
It may be linked to many different causes of hormone changes or due to the following:
- Liver diseases
- Kidney disease
- Lung cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Tumors of the adrenal glands or pituitary gland
- Some conditions that a baby is born with (congenital disorders)
- Thyroid disorders
- Injury or trauma
- Obesity
Diagnosis
Tests including the following:
- Blood tests, including liver function tests and hormone studies
- Urine tests
- A low-dose X-ray of your breast (mammogram)
- A small breast tissue sample (a biopsy) may be removed and checked for cancer cells
Treatment
The following treatment varies to the patients condition:
- Hormone therapy
- Surgery
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