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==Diagnostic Criteria== | ==Diagnostic Criteria== | ||
* | *There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of gynecomastia. | ||
*The diagnosis of gynecomastia is mainly based on clinical examination which helps to differentiate from pseudo gynecomastia and breast cancer. | |||
*If the diagnosis is not clear clinically, a diagnostic mammography can be done which has 90 percent sensitivity and specificity. | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
The diagnosis of gynecomastia is based on the clinical examination and exclusion of pseudo gynecomastia or breast cancer.
Diagnostic Criteria
- There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of gynecomastia.
- The diagnosis of gynecomastia is mainly based on clinical examination which helps to differentiate from pseudo gynecomastia and breast cancer.
- If the diagnosis is not clear clinically, a diagnostic mammography can be done which has 90 percent sensitivity and specificity.