Gynecomastia on Thoracic Computed Tomography
Muhammed Akif Deniz, Rukan Matsar Öz

TL;DR
This study found that gynecomastia is commonly detected in male patients undergoing thoracic CT scans and highlights its importance for identifying underlying health issues.
Contribution
The study provides new insights into the frequency and characteristics of gynecomastia detected via thoracic CT scans.
Findings
Gynecomastia was detected in 31.3% of male patients undergoing thoracic CT scans.
Bilateral gynecomastia was most common, followed by nodular and dendritic types.
Cancer, chronic kidney disease, and chronic hepatitis B were the most common identifiable causes.
Abstract
Background and objective Gynecomastia is a benign proliferation of ductal epithelium in the retroareolar region in male patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of gynecomastia in male patients who underwent thoracic computed tomography (CT) imaging at our clinic, assess possible causes, highlight the imaging characteristics of gynecomastia, and compare our findings with the literature. Materials and methods Male patients over 18 years of age who underwent thoracic CT imaging in our clinic were included in the study. Patients were initially assessed based on age and the presence of gynecomastia. The patients with gynecomastia were evaluated in terms of age, gynecomastia localization (right, left, and bilateral), gynecomastia type (nodular, dentritic, and diffuse), and possible etiology. Results The study included 1500 patients with a mean age of 45.6±21.7…
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TopicsMale Breast Health Studies · Breast Lesions and Carcinomas · Cancer and Skin Lesions
