All of the following statements about Gynaecomastia are true except: (A) Subcutaneous mastectomy is the initial treatment of choice, (B) Seen in liver disease, (C) There may be estrogen \/ testosterone imbalance, (D) Can be drug induced
Answer is A. Gynaecomastia is the hyperophy of amle breast which may be bilateral or unilateral. Its associated with estrogen ecxess , cirrhosis with liver failure to metabolise estrogens.Also associated with drugs likw cimetidine, digitalis anabolic steroids which increases estrogen levelsBailey and Love'sSho practice of surgery.Edition 23.Pg no:770