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Gynaecomastia is the abnormal breast development in the male, with increase in ductal tissue and stroma. Recognition Can present at any age: neonatal, pubertal or senile gynaecomastia (See history below). Recognised by excess of breast tissue +/− excess skin, usually predominately subareolar in location (Fig. 14.1).
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Caulfield, R., Simmons, J. (2012). Gynaecomastia. In: P. Hettiaratchy, S., Griffiths, M., Ali, F., Simmons, J. (eds) Plastic Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-116-3_14
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