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Ultrasound. Focal gynecomastia can variably appear as a retroareolar, triangular, hypoechoic (~80% 2) mass. In early nodular gynecomastia, there can be subareolar fan or disc-shaped hypoechoic nodule surrounded by normal fatty tissue.
Pathology. In gynecomastia, there is enlargement of the male breast due to benign ductal and stromal proliferation. A hallmark of gynecomastia is its central location under the nipple. Gynecomastia in most cases tends to be unilateral and/or asymmetrical 3.
No internal calcification or parenchymal distortion. From the case: Gynecomastia. ultrasound. Ultrasound of the left breast reveals hypoechoic angulated strands of tissue extending down from the nipple.
Findings are consistent with bilateral gynecomastia. This should be further evaluated to search for causes including testicular tumors, hormonal, drugs, and other systemic disease like chronic liver disease. This case is submitted in collaboration with yemeni cardiologist Dr. Ali Alsamawy.
Gynecomastia refers to enlargement of the male breast and is the most common male breast abnormality. It occurs most commonly in adolescent males and males older than 50 years. It has a variety of causes including drugs, functioning testicular tumors and liver cirrhosis.
Gynecomastia. Case contributed by Maulik S Patel. Diagnosis almost certain. Share Add to. Report problem with case.
Gynecomastia is the most common abnormality in the male breast, associated with many risk factors as drugs (as in our case spironolactone), hormonal, systemic illness, tumors and idiopathic. Clinical examination reveals retroareolar disc like mobile mass which is tender during the exam.
Pseudogynecomastia refers to breast enlargement in men primarily due to fatty tissue but with no associated glandular or stromal tissue.
Gender: Male. mammography. Asymmetrical increased density in the right retroareolar region. No parenchymal distortion, pleomorphic microcalcifications, abnormal skin thickening, or nipple retraction are seen. No significant axillary lymphadenopathy is seen. ultrasound.
Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 04 Oct 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-14533. Male breast disease includes a wide spectrum of conditions. Many conditions and entities that affect the female breast may also affect the male breast.