14 - Pathology of the Male Breast

Question 1

what is gynaecomastia?

Answer 1

increase in and therefore excessive subareolar tissue

Question 2

give 4 examples of conditions to which gynaecomastia is related?

Answer 2

hyperthyroidism

cirrhosis of liver

chronic renal failure

hypogonadism

Question 3

how common is carcinoma of male breast?

Answer 3

uncommon - <1% of all breast cancers

Question 4

give 2 examples of drugs related to gynaecomastia?

Answer 4

estrogens

androgens