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Gynecomastoid hyperplasia: imaging findings in six patients
D L Selland1, C D Korbin, S C Lester
1Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115, USA. dgselland@bics.bwh.harvard.edu
Radiology
|February 15, 2000
Summary
Gynecomastoid hyperplasia, a breast condition in women, presents with diverse imaging findings. Radiologists should consider this varied appearance in their diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Gynecomastoid hyperplasia is a rare condition characterized by the proliferation of glandular tissue in the female breast.
- Understanding its imaging features is crucial for accurate diagnosis and differentiating it from other breast pathologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the radiologic appearances of gynecomastoid hyperplasia.
- To correlate imaging findings with histopathologic results.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of clinical histories, breast images (mammography and ultrasonography), and histopathologic findings.
- Analysis of imaging features in six female patients diagnosed with gynecomastoid hyperplasia.
Main Results:
- Mammographic findings were varied, including no abnormality (2/6), asymmetric density (3/6), and a nodule (1/6).
- Breast ultrasonography revealed a hypoechoic nodule in one patient.
- Histopathologic confirmation was obtained for all cases.
Conclusions:
- Gynecomastoid hyperplasia exhibits a diverse range of radiologic appearances.
- Radiologists should be aware of these varied presentations to ensure correct diagnosis.