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[Mammographic findings of gynecomastia].
- Source :
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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
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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