Idiopathic gynaecomastia in twins: a case report

  • Kumar, S.V.
  • Kumari, K. Lakshmi
  • Babu, P.V.S.S. Vijaya
  • Latha, K. Asha
  • Kumari, P. Kusuma
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Publication date
January 2017
Publisher
Medip Academy
Language
English

Abstract

Gynaecomastia is a common pathological condition of breast seen in men. This is defined as benign enlargement of breast tissue in males. It was first described by Palus Aegineta (AD 635-690). Herewith we are presenting cases of 14 year old twins attending the surgical O.P.D with bilateral enlarged breasts and pain. A diagnosis of pubertal gynaecomastia was made with no evidence of malignancy by histopathological examinations and mammography. One boy with 5 x 6 cm of right breast and 2 x3 cm of left breast was treated by subcutaneous mastectomy. Other boy had only enlargement of nipple and areola. He was reassured and sent home without surgical intervention. A rare case of idiopathic gynaecomastia in pubertal twins is described here

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