Sonography of gynecomastia

Area of Science:

• Radiology
• Medical Imaging
• Ultrasonography

Background:

• Gynecomastia, the enlargement of male breast glandular tissue, requires accurate diagnostic methods.
• Distinguishing gynecomastia from other breast conditions is crucial for appropriate patient management.

Observation:

• Sonographic evaluation of four patients with gynecomastia was performed.
• The sonographic appearance was correlated with pathological and mammographic findings.

Findings:

• Early, focal gynecomastia typically appears as a triangular, hypoechoic mass in the retroareolar region on ultrasound.
• Diffuse gynecomastia is characterized by a hyperechoic increase in the glandular parenchyma.

Implications:

• Understanding the sonographic variations of gynecomastia aids in accurate diagnosis.
• Ultrasonography is a valuable tool for evaluating male breast abnormalities.