By Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier, Breast Surgeon
Male breast enlargement (gynecomastia) is a common but often under-recognised condition with potential physical and psychological consequences.
It refers to benign enlargement of male breast tissue caused by proliferation of glandular tissue beneath the nipple–areolar complex. It differs from pseudo-gynecomastia, where enlargement is primarily due to adipose deposition.
The condition can occur at any age and is most commonly associated with hormonal imbalance between oestrogen and androgen activity. Physiological forms occur during neonatal life, puberty and ageing, but persistent or symptomatic gynecomastia often requires further clinical evaluation. ...
Male breast enlargement (gynecomastia) is a common but often under-recognised condition with potential physical and psychological consequences.
It refers to benign enlargement of male breast tissue caused by proliferation of glandular tissue beneath the nipple–areolar complex. It differs from pseudo-gynecomastia, where enlargement is primarily due to adipose deposition.
The condition can occur at any age and is most commonly associated with hormonal imbalance between oestrogen and androgen activity. Physiological forms occur during neonatal life, puberty and ageing, but persistent or symptomatic gynecomastia often requires further clinical evaluation. ...
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