All of the following statements about gynecomastia are true except:
Correct Answer: Subcutaneous mastectomy is the initial treatment of choice
Description: Ans. (a) Subcutaneous mastectomy is the initial treatment of choice(Ref: Schwartz 10/e p505-506)Management:* Androgen deficiency - testosterone administration* Medication induced - Discontinue it.* Danazol is also used. But androgenic side effects are common,* Surgical treatment is done for cases not responding to above treatments :Local excision, liposuction or subcutaneous mastectomy.
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