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[Mammographic findings of gynecomastia].

Authors :
Liu GJ
Chen WG
Duan G
Huang CT
Xiao SH
Liu R
Huang XH
Source :
Di 1 jun yi da xue xue bao = Academic journal of the first medical college of PLA [Di Yi Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao] 2002 Sep; Vol. 22 (9), pp. 839-40.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the features of gynecomastia displayed by mammography.<br />Methods: Twelve patients with gynecomastia were examined with a high-performance GITTO-TECH mammograph (IMS Company, Italy), and the results were compared with those obtained from pathological examination.<br />Results: The 12 cases were pathologically confirmed as gynecomastia, 10 of which were also identified by mammography while 2 misdiagnosed as male breast cancer.<br />Conclusion: Diagnosis of gynecomastia can be established when typical features are presented in mammography, and fine needle aspiration biopsy can be performed when possible for discrimination from male breast cancer.

Details

Language :
Chinese
ISSN :
1000-2588
Volume :
22
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Di 1 jun yi da xue xue bao = Academic journal of the first medical college of PLA
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12297449