Refers to female appearing breasts in a male

When occurs prior to puberty can be considered normal – should resolve on its own

As adults:

Can be seem in those who use anabolic steroids and Klinfelter’s syndrome

Other causes are as follows:
•      Obesity
•      Endocrine disorders
•      Some cancers
•      Several types of drugs can be involved
•      others

Symptoms
    -    Glandular enlargement of breast tissue
    -    Typically non-tender in adult
    -    Can be more tender prior to puberty

Treatment

Pre-puberty gynecomastia will resolve on its own.

Drug induced will typically resolve once affecting drug is stopped

Surgical correction in some patients may be advisable

Medication
•         Raloxifene
•         Tamoxifen
•         Letrozole
•         Anastrozole