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A 13-year-old male presents with bilateral enlargement of his breasts. Physical exam is otherwise unremarkable, and the breast enlargement is thought to be a normal variation at pubey. Histologic sections of breast tissue would most likely reveal

AProliferation of ducts in hyalinized fibrous tissue with periductal edema (Correct Answer)
BAtrophic ductal structures with increased numbers of lipocytes
CDilated ducts filled with granular, necrotic, acidophilic debris
DGranulomatous inflammation surrounding ducts with numerous plasma cells