Gynaecomastia, male breasts, of a 63 year old man. Gynaecomastia is usually due to abnormally high levels of the female hormone oestrogen in the blood
Gynaecomastia, male breasts, of a 63 year old man. Gynaecomastia is usually due to abnormally high levels of the female hormone oestrogen in the blood. Many conditions can cause this, such as liver cirrhosis (where the liver cannot break down the natural oestrogen present), tumours (usually involving the testes, adrenal glands, pituitary, lung and liver) and certain medications. Treatment therefore depends on the underlying cause. The swelling often subsides naturally, although breast reduction surgery can also be performed. For the breasts after treatment, see image M165/354.
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