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A member asked:
What is the difference between gynecomastia male breast cancer?
13 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Benign vs malignant: Gynecomastia is a benign condition usually caused by drug abuse or prescription medications. On the other hand, male breast cancer is malignant and can spread through metastasis. Fortunately it is rare for males to develop breast cancer.
Answered 2/8/2019
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Gynecomastia is: The enlargement of of the breast gland in the male & is not malignant.
Answered 12/2/2020
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Benign/malignant: Gynecomastia is a benign condition. Breast cancer is malignant.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Man Boob vs Cancer: Gynecomastia is excess benign male breast tissue. Cancer is malignant and must be treated.
Answered 2/8/2019
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Had ultrasound and mammogram 4 bilteral male breast tenderness had for 6 mths. Why do both? Are either gynecomastia or cancer possible?
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At times my left nipple feels tender to touch. Could this be male breast cancer or gynecomastia?What are symptoms of gynecomastia in men? How do you differentiate between male breast cancer and gynecomastia? What could the tender left nipple signify?
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