title: Gynecomastia of the male nipple.
abstract: Diseases of the male nipple can be responsible for severe problems for the patient. The location of gynecomastia can be restricted to the nipple. Carcinoma should also be considered. The therapy of choice is operative treatment. A subtle microsurgical procedure is helpful to achieve a good functional and cosmetic result.
authors.affiliation: Clinic of Plastic, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Germany.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Liebau
authors.forename: H G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Machens
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Berger
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018567:Breast Neoplasms, Male / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005355:Fibrosis; D006177:Gynecomastia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009558:Nipples / Q000473:pathology