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I have a hard, round lump behind each nipple. i'm a 19 y/o male. is this pubertal gynecomastia? if so, what are my options for this issue?

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Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Late teen gyneco: Gynecomastia with breast bud needs examination by your FM, Plastic Surgeon, Endocrine doctors. Than the options of a wait and see or surgical excision with pathology diagnosis will be presented to you..

Dr Lewis and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/22/2016

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