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'''Gynecomastia''', or '''gynaecomastia''', [[International Phonetic Alphabet|pronounced]] {{IPA|[ˈgaɪ.nə.kəʊˌmæs.ti.ə]}} is the development of abnormally large [[mammary gland|mammary glands]] in [[males]] resulting in breast enlargement, which can sometimes cause secretion of milk.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.kmle.com/search.php?Search=gynecomastia | title = ''KMLE American Heritage Medical Dictionary definition of gynecomastia'' | author = [http://www.kmle.com The American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary]}}</ref> The term comes from the [[Greek language|Greek]] ''gyne'' meaning "woman" and ''mastos'' meaning "breast". | |||
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==[[ | ==[[Gynecomastia differential diagnosis|Differentiating Any Disease from other Diseases]]== | ||
==[[ | ==[[Gynecomastiaepidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]== | ||
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==[[ | ==[[Gynecomastia screening|Screening]]== | ||
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
[[ | [[Gynecomastia history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Gynecomastia physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Gynecomastia laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Gynecomastia electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Gynecomastia chest x ray|Chest X Ray]] | [[Gynecomastia CT|CT]] | [[Gynecomastia MRI|MRI]] | [[Gynecomastia echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | [[Gynecomastia other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Gynecomastia other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]] | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
[[ | [[Gynecomastia medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Gynecomastia surgery|Surgery]] | [[Gynecomastia primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Gynecomastia secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | | ||
[[Category:Projects]] | [[Category:Projects]] | ||
[[Category:Help]] | [[Category:Help]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Gynecomastia, or gynaecomastia, pronounced Template:IPA is the development of abnormally large mammary glands in males resulting in breast enlargement, which can sometimes cause secretion of milk.[1] The term comes from the Greek gyne meaning "woman" and mastos meaning "breast".
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Any Disease from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention |