Lipomastia is a condition causing enlarged breasts in males due to excess of fat stored in the lower chest area. It causes cosmetic concerns and self-esteem issues similar to gynecomastia, which is caused by hormonal imbalance.
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Can a male with fatty breasts develop breast cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having rough period. I am worried about my health and about breast cancer as I have fatty breast albeit, rare in men. Also, I had undergone ultrasound before seven months and everything was normal. Before a couple of days, some little red marks had appeared in my chest. When I press ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, let me assure you, that the red bump is completely benign not to worry as it is out of the mammary tissue. Now, let me enlighten you some facts about gynecomastia. It is the benign proliferation of the male glandular tissue in the breast. Every enlargement of t... Read Full »
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