2. • Definition of Gynecomastia
• Signs and symptoms
• Causes
• Diagnosis
• Treatment by surgery
• Prognosis
• Epidemiology
• Gynecomastia Surgery in Bangalore India
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3. DEFINITION OF GYNECOMASTIA
• It is a common endocrine disorder in
which there is a benign enlargement of
breast tissue in males.
• The development of Gynecomastia is
usually associated with benign pubertal
changes, but in rare cases may be
seen in association with certain disease
states.
4. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
o Male breast enlargement with rubbery
or firm glandular subcutaneous chest
tissue palpated under the areola of the
nipple in contrast to softer fatty tissue.
o Milky discharge from the nipple is not a
typical finding but may be seen in a
gynecomastic individual with a
prolactin secreting tumor.
5. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
o The enlargement may occur on one
side or both.
o Males with gynecomastia may appear
anxious or stressed due to concerns
about the possibility of having breast
cancer.
o An increase in the diameter of the
areola and asymmetry of the chest
tissue.
6. CAUSES
An altered ratio of estrogens to
androgens mediated by an increase in
estrogen production.
An altered ratio of estrogens to
androgens mediated by a decrease in
androgen production.
An altered ratio of estrogens to
androgens mediated by a
combination of these two factors.
7. CAUSES
Estrogen acts as a growth hormone to
increase the size of male breast tissue.
The cause of gynecomastia is
unknown in around 25% of cases.
8. DIAGNOSIS
A thorough history and physical
examination are obtained by a
physician.
Examination includes evaluation of
male breast tissue, evaluation of penile
size and development, evaluation of
testicular development and proper
development of secondary sexual
characteristics such as the amount and
distribution of public and underarm
hair.
9. DIAGNOSIS
Mammography is the method of choice
for radiologic examination of male
breast tissue in the diagnosis of
gynecomastia when breast cancer is
suspected.
10. TREATMENT BY SURGERY
If chronical gynecomastia is treated
then surgical removal of glandular
breast tissue is usually required.
Surgical approaches to the treatment
of gynecomastia include
subcutaneous mastectomy, assisted
liposuction mastectomy, laser assisted
liposuction and laser-lipolysis without
liposuction.
11. TREATMENT BY SURGERY
Complications of mastectomy may
include hematoma, surgical wound
infection, breast asymmetry, changes
in sensation of the breast, necrosis of
the areola or nipple, seroma,
noticeable or painful scars and contour
deformities.
12. PROGNOSIS
Gynecomastia is not physically
harmful, but in some cases it may be
an indicator of other more serious
underlying conditions, such as testicular
cancer.
The glandular tissue typically grows
under the influence of hormonal
stimulation and is often tender or
painful.
Losing weight will not reduce the
glandular component .
13. EPIDEMIOLOGY
New cases of gynecomastia are
common in 3 different age populations:
newborns, adolescents and men older
than 50 years of age.
Newborn gynecomastia occurs in about
60-90% of male babies and most cases
resolve on their own.
14. EPIDEMIOLOGY
During adolescence, up to 70% of males
are estimated to exhibit signs of
gynecomastia during their adolescence.
Senile gynecomastia is estimated to be
present in 24-65% of men between the
ages of fifty and eighty.
15. GYNECOMASTIA SURGERY IN BANGALORE
& INDIA
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Surgery in India then Bangalore has the
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