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	Gynecomastia- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		Gynecomastia is an abnormal enlargement of one or both breasts in men.
		Gynecomastia is a common consequence of estrogen treatment in patients with prostate cancer.
		Gynecomastia due to hyperthyroidism, acute hepatic disorders, or a recent onset of hypogonadism may remit in response to therapy for the underlying disorder.
	www.healthcentral.com /encyclopedia/408/323.html (1043 words)

	Gynecomastia
		Gynecomastia is a medical term that comes from the Greek words for "women-like breasts." Though this oddly named condition is rarely talked about, it's actually quite common.
		Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of men.
		Surgery for gynecomastia is most often performed as an outpatient procedure, but in extreme cases, or those where other medical conditions present cause for concern, an overnight hospital stay may be recommended.
	www.plasticsurgery.org /public_education/procedures/Gynecomastia.cfm (1569 words)

	OHSU Health - Breast Reduction in Men With Gynecomastia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Gynecomastia is a condition in which the male's breast tissue enlarges.
		Gynecomastia literally means "woman breast." This increase in tissue usually occurs at times when the male is having hormonal changes, such as during infancy, adolescence, and old age.
		Complicated gynecomastia conditions may require an open surgical procedure, in which an incision is placed into the breast tissue and the excess tissue is removed.
	www.ohsuhealth.com /htaz/men/conds/breast_reduction_in_men_with_gynecomastia.cfm (587 words)

	Gynecomastia
		Gynecomastia is a medical term that comes from the Greek words for "women-like breasts." Though this oddly named condition is rarely talked about, it's actually quite common.
		Surgery for gynecomastia is most often performed as an outpatient procedure, but in extreme cases, or those where other medical conditions present cause for concern, an overnight hospital stay may be recommended.
		Gynecomastia treatment involves the removal of fat and breast tissue, resulting in a chest that is flatter and better contoured.
	www3.sympatico.ca /plasticsurgery/gynecomastia.htm (2148 words)

	Gynecomastia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Gynecomastia is defined as the visible or palpable development of breast tissue in boys or men.
		Type II (physiological gynecomastia without evidence of underlying disease, or with evidence of organic disease including the effects of specific drugs) refers to a generalized, nonpainful breast enlargement.
		It is essential to differentiate between physiologic gynecomastia and breast enlargement due either to a pathologic process or to the use of a specific drug.
	home.coqui.net /myrna/gyne.htm (196 words)

	Spartanburg SC \| GoUpstate.com \| Spartanburg Herald-Journal
		In adolescent boys the condition is often a source of distress, but for the large majority of boys whose pubertal gynecomastia is not due to obesity, the breast development shrinks or disappears within a couple of years.
		The causes of common gynecomastia remain uncertain, although it has generally been attributed to an imbalance of sex hormones or the tissue responsiveness to them; a root cause is rarely determined for individual cases.
		In 25% of cases, the cause of the gynecomastia is not known.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=gynecomastia (951 words)

	Plastic surgery procedure - male breast reduction for gynecomastia
		Gynecomastia is the enlargement of the male breast, often with a feminine appearance.
		Gynecomastia can range from a small mass of tissue located behind the nipple to enlargement of the entire breast and can be composed of both fatty and fibrous breast tissue.
		While gynecomastia is persistently painful in a small number of patients, it is the alteration in body image and attendant anxiety and embarrassment preventing participation in some activities that patients find most troubling.
	www.plasticsurgeryct.com /gynecomastia.html (640 words)

	Gynecomastia, male breast enlargement
		Gynecomastia is a medical term used to describe breast enlargement in males.
		Gynecomastia affects about half the male population, and may affect one or both breasts.
		Plastic surgery to treat gynecomastia involves the removal of the breast tissue along with some fatty tissue through an incision that goes around a portion of the nipple-areolar complex.
	www.plasticsurgeoncosmetic.com /gynepage.htm (183 words)

	Gynecomastia
		Gynecomastia may be present on one side or on both sides.
		Gynecomastia is usually caused by changes in hormones at puberty or as part of aging.
		Gynecomastia may be caused by changes in the balance of 2 hormones, estrogen and testosterone.
	www.usrma.org /drlera/gynecomastia.htm (531 words)

	Gynecomastia
		Gynecomastia is usually caused by changes in hormones at puberty or as part of aging.
		Gynecomastia may be caused by changes in the balance of 2 hormones, estrogen and testosterone.
		However, boys and adult men with gynecomastia need to have some tests, because it is more possible in young boys and men that some kind of disease is causing the problem.
	www.tjclarkco.com /d_gynecomastia.htm (667 words)

	Pediatric Advisor 2006.2: Gynecomastia (Benign Type)
		Gynecomastia is a condition that often occurs in boys during puberty.
		Gynecomastia is thought to be caused by an imbalance of hormones in boys during the middle part of puberty.
		Gynecomastia is diagnosed in a boy who has entered puberty and has no other medical conditions or symptoms that suggest a reason for the breast to develop.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/pa/pa_gynecoma_hhg.htm (279 words)

	gynecomastia
		Gynecomastia is the technical medical term that describes a condition in which a man's chest looks flaccid or drooping, and, in some cases, has a feminine appearance.
		Gynecomastia surgery can remove fat and glandular tissue from the chest and, in extreme cases excess skin, depending on what is required to result in a more natural and masculine appearance.
		While this web site can give you some basic information about gynecomastia surgery, you are invited to contact Dr. Bartell's office for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss the procedure in more detail, view many pre- and post-operative examples, and address your particular needs.
	www.drbartell.com /m_gynecomastia_surgery.html (1288 words)

	Gynecomastia-Topic Overview
		In newborns, gynecomastia is caused by estrogen from the mother.
		In adolescent boys, gynecomastia is caused by the hormonal changes of puberty.
		When gynecomastia occurs in adult males, it is usually caused by an underlying condition, such as liver or lung cancer, cirrhosis of the liver, overactive thyroid, or hormone problems, such as cancer of the pituitary gland, adrenal glands, or testicles.
	men.webmd.com /tc/Gynecomastia-Topic-Overview (436 words)

	Gynecomastia American Family Physician - Find Articles
		Gynecomastia Gynecomastia may be physiologic, familial, pathologic, drug-induced or, in many cases, of unknown etiology.
		The changes in early gynecomastia are due to proliferation of the efferent ducts and a simultaneous increase in the surrounding connective tissue.
		Gynecomastia in newborn infants is readily explained by the presence of high levels of estrogens in the placental-fetal circulation.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3225/is_n4_v39/ai_7609839 (703 words)

	Gynecomastia - My Child Has - Children's Hospital Boston (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Gynecomastia is a condition in which above average amounts of firm breast tissue form in males.
		Gynecomastia is not unusual or abnormal in adolescent boys.
		Gynecomastia is usually caused by changes in hormones during puberty or as part of aging, possibly by changes in the balance of the two hormones, estrogen and testosterone.
	www.childrenshospital.org /az/Site978/mainpageS978P0.html (330 words)

	Medical Policy SURG.00085 \| Mastectomy for Gynecomastia
		Mastectomy for gynecomastia is considered medically necessary, regardless of patient age , when there is legitimate concern that a breast mass may represent breast carcinoma. Mammography may be of value to determine the need for surgery in some instances.
		The medical literature indicates that gynecomastia is due to the stimulated growth of glandular breast tissue and does not significantly affect the disposition of fatty tissue.
		True gynecomastia is a result of a variety of conditions causing a hormonal imbalance and results in the growth of glandular breast tissue in males.
	www.healthlink.com /provider/medpolicy/policies/SURG/gynecomastia.html (1189 words)

	Gynecomastia
		Gynecomastia is defined as breast development or enlargement in males.
		Gynecomastia may also be caused by certain medications (e.g., psychiatric medications, ulcer drugs, digoxin) or by an underlying disease (e.g., low testosterone state) or a breast cancer tumor.
		Gynecomastia may cause psychological as well as physiologic problems, particularly in adolescent boys.
	www.hormone.org /public/gynecomastia.cfm (354 words)

	Gynecomastia Surgery for Over-Developed Male Breasts
		Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of men, as well as a number of adolescents.
		Gynecomastia is a condition in which firm breast tissue forms in males, causing an enlargement of the pectoral region to develop.
		Gynecomastia is usually discovered at the onset of puberty.
	www.medicalnewstoday.com /medicalnews.php?newsid=23151 (321 words)

	Dr. Blau - Gynecomastia - Male Breast Reduction
		For a combined pseudogynecomastia (fatty tissue) and true gynecomastia (breast tissue) The treatment of choice is a combination of surgical excision and liposuction (for better breast contour).
		Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of men in one or both breasts.
		Gynecomastia surgery can greatly improve your appearance and boost your self confidence, but individual results are unpredictable.
	www.gynecomastia-md.com /subpages/treatments.html (1774 words)

	eMedicine - Gynecomastia : Article by Mark R Allee (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Gynecomastia is a benign enlargement of the male breast resulting from a proliferation of the glandular component of the breast.
		Gynecomastia is defined clinically by the presence of a rubbery or firm mass extending concentrically from the nipples.
		Gynecomastia secondary to an underlying treatable cause (eg, drug-induced gynecomastia) usually responds to treatment or removal of the primary cause.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic934.htm (2477 words)

	Use of mammograms in men is rising, but Mayo Clinic researchers find little reason to administer
		Conversely, gynecomastia is found in 60 to 90 percent of male infants, in 30 to 60 percent of boys going through puberty, and in 24 to 65 percent of adult men, according to Dr. Hines.
		Gynecomastia can be detected in a physical exam and can often be diagnosed solely based on the clinical evaluation.
		However, the researchers found that 83 percent of the men who had mammograms and had been diagnosed with gynecomastia were taking a medication, or had a medical condition, that could predispose them to developing breast swelling.
	www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/2006-12/mc-uom121406.php (549 words)

	Gynecomastia in Adolescents - Keep Kids Healthy
		Gynecomastia is a common condition affecting between 40 and 60% of all males.
		Gynecomastia is usually secondary to the normal hormonal imbalances between testosterone and estrogen that commonly occurs during puberty (pubertal gynecomastia) and it may affect up to 40% of adolescent boys during puberty, usually by the age of 14.
		Gynecomastia can also be a side effect of some medications and drugs.
	www.keepkidshealthy.com /adolescent/adolescentproblems/gynecomastia.html (627 words)

	DrLacqua.com: Gynecomastia: Correction of Enlarged Male Breasts
		The procedure removes fat and/or glandular tissue from the breasts, and in extreme cases removes excess skin, resulting in a chest that is flatter, firmer, and better contoured.
		Treatment of gynecomastia may be covered by medical insurance -- but policies vary greatly.
		urgery for gynecomastia is most often performed as an outpatient procedure, but in extreme cases, or those where other medical conditions present cause for concern, an overnight hospital stay may be recommended.
	www.drlacqua.com /main/gynecomastia.html (1491 words)

	Gynecomastia or "Bitch Tits" by Bruce J. Nadler M.D.
		Gynecomastia by Bruce J. Nadler M.D. Gynecomastia, or "bitch tits," is a benign enlargement of the male breast tissue.
		Gynecomastia, or "bitch tits," as it's called, is a benign enlargement of the male breast tissue.
		Aristotle reported encountering the problem, and the earliest description of the surgical removal of gynecomastia is found in the writings of Paulus 0f Aegineta, who lived from 636 to 690 A.D. The incidence of naturally occurring gynecomastia is somewhere between 32 and 65 percent of reported cases.
	www.elitefitness.com /articledata/gyno.html (621 words)

	I'm a Guy . . . So How Come I'm Developing Breasts?
		Gynecomastia is a condition in which breast tissue forms in guys, usually due to normal hormonal changes during puberty.
		Gynecomastia is almost always a temporary condition, and it's very unusual for the breasts to stay developed — they will eventually flatten out completely within a few months to a couple of years.
		Although the most common cause of gynecomastia is puberty, it can sometimes be caused by certain diseases or side effects of some medications.
	kidshealth.org /teen/question/just_guys/boybrst.html (598 words)

	Galaxy > Health > Diseases and Disorders > G > Gynecomastia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Gynecomastia or large breasts in men can be treated with a surgery to remove excess breast tissue.
		Gynecomastia is the development of enlarged breasts in males.
		Gynecomastia - Gynecomastia is a benign enlargement of the male breast resulting from proliferation of the glandular component of the...
	www.galaxy.com /directory/42741/Gynecomastia.htm (361 words)

	Gynecomastia Information on Healthline
		Gynecomastia is the development of prominent breast tissue in the male.
		Gynecomastia during puberty is not uncommon, is self-limiting, and usually goes away over a period of months.
		Note: Gynecomastia in children who have not yet reached puberty should always be evaluated by a health care provider.
	www.healthline.com /adamcontent/gynecomastia (383 words)

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