All of the following statements about Gynaecomastia are true except
Gynaecomastia is the hyperophy of amle breast which may be bilateral or unilateral. Its associated with estrogen ecxess , cirrhosis with liver failure to metabolise estrogens.Also associated with drugs likw cimetidine, digitalis anabolic steroids which increases estrogen levelsBailey and Love'sSho practice of surgery.Edition 23.Pg no:770
Subcutaneous mastectomy is the initial treatment of choice
Seen in liver disease
There may be estrogen \/ testosterone imbalance
Can be drug induced
Endocrinology and breast