The Male Breast Flashcards
1
Q
What is gynecomastia?
A
Benign enlargement of the male breast due to a relative decrease in androgen effect of increase in estrogen effect
2
Q
What is pseudogynecomastia?
A
Breast enlargement due to adipose tissue
3
Q
What medical conditions put men at a higher risk of breast cancer?
A
High-estrogen states (Klinefelter Syndrome, Drugs)
4
Q
What type of BC is most common in men?
A
Ductal
