What to do about male breast hyperplasia

Men also have breasts. Don't think that only women can get breast cancer. Men also have the same chance of getting it as I do. Most people don't realize this problem, and many men don't take it seriously, thinking that they can't have breast hyperplasia. That's a big mistake. If it develops into breast cancer, it's really over. So when you find something wrong, you must go to the hospital for a checkup and confirm it, and then you can rest assured.

Male breast development can be divided into primary and secondary based on the cause. Secondary male breast development (such as increased estrogen levels in post-hepatitis cirrhosis) is mostly manifested as bilateral symmetrical development. The clinical treatment is mainly based on the treatment of the primary disease, and the developed gland generally does not require surgical removal; primary male breast development is mostly unilateral and varies in size. The treatment should be based on the specific clinical manifestations. For male breast hyperplasia before puberty, if the glands are uniform and consistent when touched and there are no obvious nodules, no special treatment is required, and most patients can resolve on their own; middle-aged and elderly patients with male breast development can first receive drug treatment, but the indications should be mastered, as some male breast development can develop into breast cancer.

Surgical resection has been considered in the following cases:

1. Those with obvious nodules in the hyperplastic glands;

2. The gland is larger on one side, affecting the appearance and the patient has cosmetic requirements

3. Those who have poor results from conservative treatment and have pain or other symptoms that affect their normal life;

4. Those with symptoms similar to breast cancer.

Issues to note during surgery: The incision should be a subareolar arc incision if possible. After freeing the skin flap, the hyperplastic glands will be completely removed and the nipple can usually be retained. Occasionally, the nipple may be ischemic and necrotic after surgery, which may be related to the skin flap being too large or too thin. We usually retain about 5 mm, and the flap near the nipple can be slightly thicker.

After surgical removal, the nipple and surrounding skin may have poor or absent sensation, but will more or less recover later, just like modified radical cure for breast cancer.

So you must take this problem seriously. You should go to the hospital for a checkup first. If there is nothing wrong, you can still take medication first if it is a serious problem. If you don't get treatment, you may get breast cancer. Everyone has heard of the name breast cancer, which is very scary. So you must take it seriously.