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How can you tell the difference between fat and gynecomastia?

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Exam: Usually a good exam can differentiate between fat and breast tissue which would be gynecomastia.

Answered 10/18/2015

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Fat tends to increase and decrease with weight. Gland tends to be stable in size. While it can slowly increase, it does not spontaneously resolve.

Answered 11/5/2021

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