excessive growth (benign) of male mammary glands due to secretion of estrogens by an adrenal gland tumor (feminizing adenoma)
excessive development of the breasts in males; usually the result of hormonal imbalance or treatment with certain drugs (including some antihypertensives)
a condition in a male patient where an overdevelopment of the pectoral gland or excessive fatty tissue in or around the gland causes the male breasts to appear excessively large and/or droopy
a condition of the male breast that causes the breast to have a more female shape and fullness
Enlarged and sometimes engorged breasts in males.
an abnormal enlargement of the breasts in males. Gynecomastia can be treated with male breast reduction surgery.
Development of large breasts in men, usually as a result of hormone treatments. The breasts may become very tender and sore and may even secrete milk. The man may have to have X-ray treatments or surgery for breast reduction. (G. gyne = woman, mastos = breast).
Male breast reductions have become one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures for males. The procedure reduces the enlargement of the breast, using liposuction to remove fatty and glandular tissue. Incisions for this operation may be made directly inside the areola border where they are generally inconspicuous.
breast enlargement due to hormone imbalance
enlargement or tenderness of the male breasts or nipples; a possible side effect of hormonal therapy which leads to increased levels of estrogens as seen with DES, antiandrogen monotherapy (Flutamide® or Casodex®) or the combination of the latter with Proscar®----------------------- Home Site Map About Us Disclaimer Contact
Occurs when the male breast is enlarged. The size can vary from a slight puffiness to full female-like breasts. It literally means "female-like breasts".
Swelling or enlargement of the breast.
Any type of benign enlargement of the male breast that may be due to a combination of glandular and fatty tissue. Most often it refers to the persistence of enlarged breast tissue after puberty. There are a variety of causes some endocrine and others exogenous that may contribute to this condition.
Breast development -- used in reference to male breast development.
Enlargement and tenderness of breast tissue in males. Back to the Top
Abnormally large mammary glands in males, which can occur during normal adolescence or later in life as weight and hormone levels fluctuate.
A hormonal imbalance resulting in the growth of male breast tissue.
occurs in males as a result of sensitivity of breast tissue to sex hormones produced during puberty. This growth of glandular tissue needs to be differentiated from growth of body fat that includes the breast as well as other areas.
a condition in which the male's breast tissue enlarges. Gynecomastia literally means "woman breast." This increase in tissue usually occurs at times when the male is having hormonal changes, such as during infancy, adolescence, and old age.
A side effect involving breast enlargement and tenderness, associated with various hormonal therapies that increase the level of estrogens in the body.
Excessive development of the male breasts.
A condition in which the male's breast tissue enlarges. This increase in tissue usually occurs at times when the male is having hormonal changes, such as during infancy, adolescence, and old age; sometimes it can just be a case of extra fat.
Abnormal enlargement of male breasts
A tender enlargement of the breasts in male patients.
Gynecomastia (pronounced: GUY-nuh-ko-MASS-tee-uh) is the development of abnormally large mammary glands in males resulting in breast enlargement, which can sometimes cause secretion of milk. The term comes from the Greek gyne meaning "woman" and mastos meaning "breast". The condition can occur physiologically in neonates, in adolescents, and in the elderly.