Woo Jin Yang, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Jung Kyu Ryu MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sun Jung Rhee MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jeong Yoon Song, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1) To review the imaging findings of gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia. 2) To review various causes of gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia. 3) To review difference in treatments of gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia. 

1. Imaging features of normal male breast, gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia     A. Mammography.     B. Ultrasonography     C. CT, MR. 2. Cause of gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia     A. Physiologic gynecomastia : neonates, pubertal boys, and elderly men     B. Pathologic gynecomastia: a increase in estrogen, a decrease in testosterone, medication or drug and idiopathic)     C. Cause of pseudogynecomastia (Excessive fat tissue with a lack of actual breast tissue) : obesity, lipomatosis 3. Treatment strategies for gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia     A. Gynecomastia:         I. Medical : Selective estrogen-receptor modulator (Tamoxifen)         II. Surgical : Often require “excisional surgery”     B. Pseudogynecomastia:         I. Conservative : Weight reduction         II. Surgical : Can be treated with “liposuction alone” 

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Yang, W, Ryu, J, Rhee, S, Song, J, Gynecomastia vs Pseudogynecomastia: Imaging Diagnosis, Cause and Treatment.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14017908.html