In recent years, many men have faced a common dilemma – abnormal breast development. To be clear, this abnormality does not refer to the pectoral muscles that have been shaped through normal fitness exercises, but rather a medical condition known as gynecomastia. Men with this condition often face difficulties in adjusting to society and socializing, and they may feel anxious, have low self-esteem, and in some cases, even experience symptoms of depression.
Gynecomastia, also known as gynecomastia in medicine. This condition is characterized by benign growths in the male breast glands. Clinically, it usually manifests as an abnormally large enlargement of one or both breasts, and a palpable movable mass below the areola with fat accumulation. In addition, some patients may experience pain.
1. Can boys get breast cancer too?
In fact, men also have breast tissue, so they can also suffer from diseases such as breast hyperplasia, mastitis, and even breast cancer. Men have a more severe risk of developing breast cancer than women, mainly because men are often less sensitive to changes in the chest, and once abnormalities are detected, the disease is often in the middle and advanced stages. Therefore, men should pay more attention to their chest condition in their daily life and seek medical help as soon as they notice any abnormalities.
In order to self-check whether the chest is healthy, men can take the following steps: first, observe whether the sides of the chest are symmetrical, and whether the skin has abnormal bulges, eczema, or color changes; Second, raise your arm to your ear and carefully inspect your chest for lumps while observing whether your armpit lymph nodes are swollen; Finally, gently squeeze the nipple to check for abnormal discharge. With these simple self-examination methods, men can detect abnormalities in their breasts in time so that they can take early treatment measures.
2. Why does a boy's chest develop abnormally?
1. Androgen deficiency
For example, the phenomenon of aging appears, and the body mass declines significantly.
2. Too much estrogen
Diseases such as testicular tumors and cirrhosis of the liver often cause abnormally high estrogen levels.
3. The effects of related drugs
Such as birth control pills, digitalis, proton pump inhibitors and spironolactone.
In addition to hormonal effects, abnormal breast enlargement in men can also be caused by overgrowth of breast tissue, subcutaneous fat, and breast skin!
3. What are the surgical treatment methods?
1. Sharp excision of small incisions
This surgical method is a classic and has the advantage of being able to precisely remove the diseased tissue with a clear surgical field of view, as well as good hemostasis and a high level of safety. Not only that, but it is also effective in removing excess skin tissue, which is especially suitable for patients with hyperplastic glands.
2. Liposuction
By choosing to insert a needle in the armpit or lower edge of the breast, the body is injected with swelling fluid to emulsify the adipose tissue, and then the emulsified fat is extracted from the body using a negative pressure suction technique until the desired contouring effect is obtained. This method is more suitable for patients with simple lipoplasia or fat hyperplasia of the mammary glands.
3. Combination therapy
Combination therapy is recommended for patients with both glandular hyperplasia and lipohyperplasia. The first step in treatment is liposuction to reduce the volume of the breast, followed by sharp removal of the gland for further treatment.
4. Laparoscopic surgery
A surgical excision performed through an incision in the armpit using a laparoscopic technique.