title: Benign disorders of the male breast.
abstract: Gynecomastia is the dominating problem of the male breast. Other diseases are rare but mimic the same conditions in women. Gynecomastia may occur at any age either as a primary event, when it is due to a minor hormonal imbalance, or secondary to other pathology (e.g., liver failure) or drugs. Treatment consists of assessment of cause and reassurance. In a minority of patients, treatment with drugs--such as danazol--or surgical resection is indicated.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Webster
mesh_terms: D000728:Androgens / Q000502:physiology; D004967:Estrogens / Q000502:physiology; D006177:Gynecomastia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000728:Androgens; D004967:Estrogens