Tratamento cirúrgico de ginecomastia grau III com a técnica de cicatriz horizontal e transposição do complexo areolopapilar - "No vertical scar" / Surgical treatment of grade III gynecomastia with the horizontal scar technique and transposition of the nipple-areolar complex - "No vertical scar"

Introdução: A demanda por cirurgia para correção de ginecomastia tem aumentado em função da grande quantidade de pacientes submetidos a tratamentos bariátricos. A maioria destes pacientes requerem grande remoção do excesso de pele, tecido gorduroso e reposicionamento do complexo areolopapilar, assim como adequação do volume da aréola. O objetivo deste estudo é descrever a técnica de correção de ginecomastia grau III através de cicatriz horizontal sem cicatriz vertical, com reposicionamento do complexo areolopapilar. Método: Estudo prospectivo de 27 pacientes masculinos com diagnóstico de ginecomastia grau III da classificação de Simon, operados em clínica particular, entre janeiro de 2013 e agosto de 2020, pela técnica de cicatriz horizontal com transposição do complexo areolopapilar e sem cicatriz vertical. Resultados: Foram operados 27 pacientes, num período de 7,5 anos, todos ex-obesos, submetidos previamente a tratamento de perda de peso. A idade variou de 17 a 74 anos, média etária de 52 anos. O peso das peças removidas variou de 175 a 758 gramas, média de 376 gramas. As complicações foram: 1 caso de hematoma tardio (3,7%), 1 caso de seroma (3,7%) e 2 casos de cicatriz hipertrófica (7,4%). Conclusão: O tratamento cirúrgico da ginecomastia grau III através da técnica de cicatriz horizontal, sem cicatriz vertical e com reposicionamento do complexo areolopapilar demonstrou ser efetivo, com baixa morbidade e bons resultados estéticos.

Introduction: The demand for surgery to correct gynecomastia has increased due to the many patients undergoing bariatric treatments. Most patients require extensive removal of excess skin, and fatty tissue, repositioning the nipple-areolar complex, and adjusting the areola volume. This study aims to describe the correction technique for grade III gynecomastia using a horizontal scar without a vertical scar, with repositioning of the nipple-areolar complex. Method: Prospective study of 27 male patients diagnosed with Simon grade III gynecomastia, operated in a private clinic between January 2013 and August 2020, using the horizontal scar technique with transposition of the nipple-areola complex and without a vertical scar. Results: 27 patients underwent surgery over 7.5 years, all ex-obese, previously submitted to weight loss treatment. Age ranged from 17 to 74 years, mean age of 52 years. The weight of the removed parts ranged from 175 to 758 grams, an average of 376 grams. Complications were 1 case of late hematoma (3.7%), 1 case of seroma (3.7%), and 2 cases of hypertrophic scarring (7.4%). Conclusion: Surgical treatment of grade III gynecomastia using the horizontal scar technique, without a vertical scar and with repositioning of the nippleareolar complex, proved to be effective, with low morbidity and good aesthetic results.

Prevalence of men's health history in male breast cancer patients.

INTRODUCTION: Male breast carcinoma (MBC) is an uncommon disease, accounting for less than 0.5% of cancer diagnoses in men. Data on the prevalence thereof in Argentina are unknown. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of a men's health history associated with MBC as well as the anthropometric and clinical characteristics of the study population. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included all men according to original biological sex over 18 years of age with a history of breast cancer who sought care at the Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires [Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires] between January 2010 and December 2018. RESULTS: We included 57 men with breast cancer. Their median age was 71 years. Of them, 53.06% had obesity and 24.53% had diabetes. With respect to men's health history, 5.56% (2/36) had infertility, 29.17% (14/48) had gynaecomastia and 60.71% (17/28) had sexual dysfunction. Some 63% (7/11) had androgen deficiency based on laboratory diagnosis; of them, 45.45% (5/11) had high gonadotropins. CONCLUSION: We identified similarities with the literature as to the prevalence of obesity, diabetes and infertility in patients with MBC. The prevalence of testosterone deficiency was higher than reported for men of the same age. Many of these factors support the need to examine the role of endogenous hormones. Further research is required to help physicians care for and counsel men at higher risk of this disease.

Red hemostática en el tratamento quirúrgico de la ginecomastia para prevenir hematomas / Hemostatic net to avoid haematoma in gynecomastia surgery

Introducción y objetivo: La corrección de la ginecomastia se encuentra entre las cirugías estéticas más solicitadas por los pacientes masculinos. La principal complicación de este procedimiento es el hematoma postoperatorio. Describimos nuestra experiencia con el uso de la red hemostática percutánea para reducir la incidencia de hematoma postoperatorio, sin el uso de drenajes. Material y método: Evaluamos 13 pacientes operados de ginecomastia con edades compreendidas entre los 15 y los 59 años; un total de 25 mamas. Realizamos la red hemostática en los segmentos superior, inferior y areolar, con hilo de Prolene 2.0 o 3.0 y aguja cilíndrica, después de la hemostasia y antes de cerrar la incisión de la adenectomía, por lo tanto, bajo observación directa. No utilizamos drenajes en ninguno de los pacientes de esta serie y retiramos la malla entre 48 y 96 horas de postoperatorio. Resultados: Del total de 25 mamas operadas, solo 1 presentó hematoma limitado a la región retroareolar, siendo el primer caso de esta serie en el que no habíamos realizado la malla en el segmento areolar. La red no causó ninguna secuela cicatricial (marcas em la piel) ni pigmentación em los punto de transfixión de la aguja. Conclusiones: En nuestra experiencia, el uso de la red hemostática fue un procedimiento adicional al tratamiento de la ginecomastia y resultó eficaz en la prevención del hematoma postoperatorio. (AU)

Background and objective: Correction of gynecomastia is among the most requested cosmetic surgeries by male patients. The main complication of this procedure is postoperative hematoma. We describe the use of a percutaneous hemostatic network to reduce the incidence of postoperative hematoma, without the use of drains. Methods: Thirteen patients were evaluated, aged between 15 and 59 years, in a total of 25 breasts. The hemostatic net was performed in the upper, lower and areolar segments, with 2.0 or 3.0 Prolene with a cylindrical needle, after hemostasis, before closing the adenectomy incision, therefore under direct vision. Drains were not used in any of the patients in this series. The mesh was removed between 48 and 96 hours. Results: Of the total of 25 breasts, only 1 had a hematoma, limited to the retro-areolar region, which was the first case in this series in which the mesh was not performed in the areolar segment. Net did not produced any sequel scar (skin marks) not pigmentation at the needle transfixation sites. Conclusions: In our experience, the use of the hemostatic net was an additional procedure to the treatment of gynecomastia, having been efficient in the prevention of postoperative hematoma. (AU)

Mastectomia masculinizadora para redesignação de gênero de transexuais masculinos / Masculinizing mastectomy for male transsexual's gender reassignment

■ RESUMO Introdução: A mastectomia masculinizadora é geralmente o primeiro, o mais importante e muitas vezes o único procedimento cirúrgico na readequação de gênero em transexuais masculinos. O objetivo é descrever e sistematizar os passos da técnica utilizada pelo autor da mastectomia com dupla incisão associado ao enxerto livre de complexo areolopapilar. Métodos: Revisão retrospectiva de 26 pacientes submetidos a mastectomias masculinizadoras (total de 52 mamas), realizadas pela técnica utilizada pelo autor, entre novembro de 2013 e janeiro de 2018. Resultados: 84,6% dos pacientes sofreram a cirurgia com cicatriz final horizontal no sulco inframamário e 15,4% evoluíram com cicatriz final em "T" invertido. A taxa de complicações maiores foi de 3,8%. Houve uma reoperação (3,8%) no período de acompanhamento. O peso médio das mamas foi de 1.136 gramas, a idade média de 27 anos e 9 meses, índice de massa corporal médio de 26,6kg/m2 e 73% dos pacientes receberam terapia com hormônio masculino previamente à cirurgia. Conclusão: A mastectomia masculinizadora é um procedimento seguro, com boa reprodutibilidade e traz resultados estéticos satisfatórios.

■ ABSTRACT Introduction: Masculinizing mastectomy is generally the first, most important and often the only surgical procedure for gender reassignment in male transsexuals. The objective is to describe and systematize the steps of the technique used by the author of the double-incision mastectomy associated with a free graft from the nipple-areola complex. Methods: Retrospective review of 26 patients who underwent masculinizing mastectomies (total of 52 breasts), performed using the technique used by the author, between November 2013 and January 2018. Results: 84.6% of patients had surgery with a final horizontal scar in the inframammary fold, and 15.4% evolved with a final inverted "T" scar. The rate of major complications was 3.8%. There was one reoperation (3.8%) in the follow-up period. Mean breast weight was 1,136 grams, mean age was 27 years and nine months, mean body mass index was 26.6 kg/m2, and 73% of patients received male hormone therapy before surgery. Conclusion: Mastectomy is a safe procedure, with good reproducibility and brings satisfactory aesthetic results.

Synchronous unilateral male breast cancer presenting with ipslateral gynecomastia: A triple assessment approach / Cáncer de mama masculino unilateral sincrónico con presencia de ginecomastia ipsilateral: un enfoque de triple evaluación

Male breast cancer is rare. It accounts for less than 1% of all cancers in men and less than 1% of all breast cancers. We present the case of a 73-years-old male patient with the coexistence of ipsilateral gynecomastia and two synchronous unilateral primary malignant tumors: invasive papillary carcinoma and invasive ductal carcinoma. Our case emphasizes the rare incidence of ipsilateral synchronous unilateral primary malignant tumors and gynecomastia in male breast. Since the triple radiological assessment (clinical, mammography or ultrasonography, and core biopsy) represents a mainstay of the clinical management, radiologists should be aware of the typical findings on clinical examination, mammography and ultrasound. (AU)

El cáncer de mama masculino es infrecuente, y representa menos del 1% de todos los cánceres en varones, y menos del 1% de todos los cánceres de mama. Presentamos el caso de un paciente de 73 años de edad, con coexistencia de ginecomastia ipsilateral y 2 tumores malignos primarios unilaterales sincrónicos: carcinoma papilar invasivo y carcinoma ductal invasivo. Nuestro caso resalta la rara incidencia de los tumores malignos primarios unilaterales sincrónicos e ipsilaterales y ginecomastia en la mama masculina. Como la triple evaluación radiológica (clínica, mamografía o ecografía y biopsia central) es la base del tratamiento clínico, los radiólogos deben tener en cuenta los hallazgos típicos en el examen clínico, la mamografía y la ecografía. (AU)

Ginecomastia: Consideraciones médicas y quirúrgicas en cirugía general / Gynecomastia: Medical and surgical considerations in general surgery

La ginecomastia, definida como el crecimiento del tejido glandular mamario en los hombres, aparece desde la etapa neonatal hasta la senil, puede ser unilateral o bilateral, y es de causa multifactorial, incluyendo aquellos pacientes asociados al uso de medicamentos, donde predomina un desbalance en la relación testosterona­estrógeno. Relativamente, la idiopática es la más frecuente. La mayoría involucionan espontáneamente, las neonatales por perdida del influjo transplacentario en las primeras semanas, y las puberales entre 12 a 24 meses. Se presenta como un aumento del tamaño mamario, asintomático o con hipersensibilidad por inflamación durante el crecimiento del tejido fibroglandular mamario, con una repercusión psicológica enorme, sobre todo en la etapa de la adolescencia. El estudio y manejo es interdisciplinario y se ofrece de acuerdo con las condiciones y la etiología. Aquellos pacientes púberes en quienes no involuciona reciben tratamientos médicos, o tratamientos quirúrgicos cuando falla la terapéutica o hay presión social, e incluso radioterapia en casos donde desarrollan ginecomastia con hipersensibilidad al tratamiento hormonal del cáncer de próstata

Gynecomastia, defined as the growth of breast glandular tissue in men, appears from the neonatal to senile stage, can be unilateral or bilateral, and is of multifactorial cause, including those patients associated with the use of medications, where an imbalance in the testosterone ­ estrogen ratio. Relatively, idiopathic is the most common. Most regress spontaneously, neonatals due to loss of transplacental influx in the first weeks, and pubertal ones between 12 to 24 months. It presents as an increase in breast size, asymptomatic or with hypersensitivity due to inflammation during the growth of the mammary fibroglandular tissue, with an enormous psychological repercussion, especially in adolescence. The study and management is interdisciplinary and offered according to conditions and etiology. Those pubertal patients in whom it does not regress receive medical treatments, or surgical treatments when therapy fails or there is social pressure, and even radiotherapy in cases where they develop gynecomastia with hypersensitivity to hormonal treatment of prostate cancer

Ginecomastia: aspectos generales y etiológicos / Gynecomastia: general and etiological aspects

La ginecomastia es el crecimiento mamario benigno en el varón. Etiológicamente se clasifica en fisiológica y patológica. La ginecomastia fisiológica se presenta frecuentemente en ciertos periodos de la vida, como la época neonatal, puberal y senil. La patológica se asocia a múltiples factores, incluyendo los hormonales, los de origen tumoral, y al uso de ciertos medicamentos, entre otros; sin embargo, en muchos pacientes no se consigue identificar nunca la causa. La historia clínica y el examen físico son los pilares fundamentales que permiten orientar hacia la etiología, con el apoyo de pruebas de laboratorio e imagenología que permitan descartar una enfermedad clínica subyacente. En los casos moderados o severos, la cirugía es el tratamiento de elección. El objetivo del presente manuscrito es discutir algunos puntos de interés acerca de los aspectos más importantes relacionados con la ginecomastia, incluyendo la fisiopatología, la clínica y el diagnóstico, además de presentar las principales causas asociadas a esta condición. Por último, se describen los tipos de tratamiento disponibles para estos pacientes

Gynecomastia is the benign breast enlargement in males. Etiologically it is classified as physiological and pathological. Physiological gynecomastia is more frequently observed in newborns, adolescents, and in older men. Pathological gynecomastia is associated with multiple factors, including hormonal and of tumor origin, and to the use of certain medications, among other factors; however, in many patients the underlying cause may never be identified. Anamnesis and physical examination are the fundamental pillars that will guide towards the etiology, with the support of laboratory and imaging tests to rule out an underlying disease. In moderate or severe cases, surgery is the treatment of choice. The aim of this article is to discuss some key points about the most important aspects related to gynecomastia, including pathophysiology, symptoms and diagnosis, in addition to presenting the main causes associated with this condition. Finally, the types of treatment available for these patients are described

Caracterización clínico-etiológica y bioquímica de pacientes con ginecomastia / Clinical- etiological and biochemical characterization of patients with gunecomastia

RESUMEN Introducción: La ginecomastia define el aumento benigno del tamaño de la glándula mamaria en el hombre. Objetivo: Determinar las características clínicas, etiológicas y bioquímicas de los pacientes con diagnóstico de ginecomastia atendidos en el servicio de Cirugía General. Método: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal en una muestra de 108 pacientes, mayores de 18 años, atendidos en el servicio de Cirugía General con diagnóstico de ginecomastia. El estudio se llevó a cabo en los Hospitales Mariano Pérez Balí y Celia Sánchez Manduley, entre septiembre 2015 y marzo 2017. Se determinó edad, características clínicas, etiología y perfil bioquímico de estos pacientes. Resultados: La edad media fue de 27,63 años siendo la afectación estética el principal motivo de consulta. Predominó la ginecomastia bilateral, el sobrepeso/obesidad, el grado IIa de la enfermedad, la etiología idiopática y el antecedente de ginecomastia puberal. La presencia de galactorrea, hiperprolactinemia, hipoandrogenismo e hiperestrogenemia fue mínima. Conclusiones: La ginecomastia bilateral de causa idiopática, en pacientes con sobrepeso/obesidad y niveles normales de hormonas hipofisarias y gonadales es la forma de presentación más frecuente de esta afección(AU)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Gynecomastia defines the benign increase of the mammary gland size in men. Objective: To determine the clinical, etiological and biochemical characteristics of patients diagnosed with gynecomastia attended at the General Surgery service. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of 108 patients over the age of 18 years, attended at the service of General Surgery with a diagnosis of gynecomastia. The study was carried out in ´´Mariano Perez Bali´´ and ´´Celia Sánchez Manduley´´ Hospitals from September 2015 to March 2017. The age, clinical characteristics, etiology, and biochemical profile of these patients were determined. Results: The mean age was 27.63 years and the aesthetic affectations were the main reason for consultation. There was a predominance of bilateral gynecomastia, overweight/obesity, grade IIa of the disease, idiopathic etiology and the history of pubertal gynecomastia. The presence of hyperprolactinemia, galactorrhea, hypoandrogenism and hyperstrogenism was minimal. Conclusions: Bilateral gynecomastia of idiopathic cause, in patients with overweight/obesity and normal levels of gonadal and pituitary hormones is the most common presentation of this condition(AU)

Prepubertal gynecomastia: a rare manifestation of myotonic dystrophy type 1 / Ginecomastia pré-púbere: uma manifestação rara da distrofia miotônica tipo 1

ABSTRACT Objective: To present a case of bilateral gynecomastia in a prepubertal boy with autism spectrum disorder, diagnosed with myotonic dystrophy type 1. Case description: A 12-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder presented at a follow-up visit with bilateral breast growth. There was a family history of gynecomastia, cataracts at a young age, puberty delay, and myotonic dystrophy type 1. The physical examination showed that he had bilateral gynecomastia with external genitalia Tanner stage 1. Neurologic examination was regular, without demonstrable myotonia. The analytical study revealed increased estradiol levels and estradiol/testosterone ratio. After excluding endocrine diseases, the molecular study of the dystrophia myotonica protein kinase gene confirmed the diagnosis of myotonic dystrophy type 1. Comments: A diagnosis of prepubertal gynecomastia should include an investigation for possible underlying diseases. This case report highlights the importance of considering the diagnosis of myotonic dystrophy type 1 in the presence of endocrine and neurodevelopmental manifestations.

RESUMO Objetivo: Apresentar o caso de um adolescente pré-púbere com ginecomastia bilateral e transtorno do espectro autista, diagnosticado com distrofia miotônica tipo 1. Descrição do caso: Adolescente do sexo masculino de 12 anos, com transtorno do espectro autista, observado em consulta de seguimento por crescimento mamário bilateral. O paciente tinha antecedentes familiares de ginecomastia, catarata em idade jovem, atraso pubertário e distrofia miotônica tipo 1. À observação física, apresentava ginecomastia bilateral estádio 1 de Tanner. O exame neurológico era normal, sem miotonia aparente. O estudo analítico mostrou níveis elevados de estradiol e da relação estradiol/testosterona. Após exclusão de causas endócrinas, o estudo molecular do gene DMPK confirmou o diagnóstico de distrofia miotônica tipo 1. Comentários: Perante um quadro de ginecomastia pré-púbere, deve-se excluir doenças subjacentes. Este caso reforça a importância de considerar o diagnóstico de distrofia miotônica tipo 1 na presença de manifestações endócrinas e do neurodesenvolvimento.

Ginecomastia una realidad subestimada: serie de casos / Gynecomasty an underestimated reality: a case series

Introducción: La ginecomastia es una patología benigna frecuente pero muy poco estudiada, caracterizada por el desarrollo de la mama en el hombre dándole una apariencia femenina, lo que puede ocasionar estrés emocional y a su vez retrasa o evita que el paciente acuda a consulta médica especializada. Debido a que no se acompaña de signos de malignidad, la mayoría de médicos generales sólo la consideran una alteración estética; sin embar-go, el tratamiento quirúrgico de fácil realización ayuda al paciente a restaurar su autoestima.Presentación de casos: Durante el periodo febrero ­ noviembre del 2019 se presentaron ocho casos de gineco-mastia que corresponde a la cuarta causa más frecuente de procedimientos quirúrgicos en el Hospital General Quevedo IESS. La edad de los pacientes se ubicó entre 17 y 30 años. El tratamiento quirúrgico de elección fue mastectomía subcutánea. El promedio de estancia hospitalaria fue de 1.3 días, el tiempo de retiro de drenaje as-pirativo fue entre el tercer y quinto día y la complicación quirúrgica más frecuente (50%) fue el seroma.Conclusiones: Esta serie de casos demuestra la importancia del diagnóstico de la ginecomastia, del tratamiento quirúrgico subcutáneo y el cuidado post-quirúrgico para lograr equilibrio biopsicosocial del individuo. Aunque hace falta más evidencia, en lo posible se debería realizar mastectomías subcutáneas que carecen de complica-ciones quirúrgicas graves.

Background: Gynecomastia is a common but little studied benign pathology, characterized by the development of the breast in men giving it a feminine appearance, which can cause emotional stress and in turn delays or prevents the patient from going to a specialized medical consultation. Because it is not accompanied by signs of malignancy, most general practitioners consider it only an aesthetic alteration; however, the easy-to-perform surgical treatment helps the patient restore self-esteem.Cases presentation: Case series: During the period February - November 2019, there were 8 cases of gynecomas-tia, which corresponds to the fourth most frequent cause of surgical procedures at the General Hospital of Quevedo IESS. The age of the patients was between 17 and 30 years. The surgical treatment of choice was subcutaneous mastectomy. The mean hospital stay was 1.3 days, the suction drain removal time was between the third and fifth day, and the most frequent surgical complication (50%) was seroma. Conclusions: This series of cases demonstrates the importance of gynecomastia diagnosis, subcutaneous surgi-cal treatment and post-surgical care to achieve bio-psycho-social balance of the individual. Although more eviden-ce is needed, subcutaneous mastectomies that lack serious surgical complications should be performed whenever possible.

Case report: intraductal papilloma of the male breast / Relato de caso: papiloma intraductal em mama masculina

Breast benign tumors, intraductal papilloma and fibroadenomas are common conditions in women; however, they are very rare in males. In this study, we report the case of a male patient, 75 years old, presenting with complaint of bilateral gynecomastia and palpable retroareolar mass in the left breast. The patient was submitted to imaging tests and core biopsy, and the hypothesis of intraductal papilloma was confirmed upon anatomopathological study. The mastology team opted for excision of the lesion and correction of gynecomastia.

Tumores benignos da mama, papiloma intraductal e fibroadenomas são condições comuns em mulheres, mas muito raras em homens. Neste estudo, relatamos o caso de um paciente do sexo masculino, com 75 anos de idade, cuja queixa era de ginecomastia bilateral e massa retroareolar palpável na mama esquerda. O paciente foi submetido a exames de imagem e core-biopsy, e a hipótese de papiloma intraductal foi confirmada após estudo anatomopatológico. A equipe de mastologia optou pela excisão da lesão e correção da ginecomastia.

Tratamiento quirúrgico de la ginecomastia puberal con anestesia local infiltrativa / Surgical treatment of pubertal gynecomastia with infiltrative local anesthesia

Introducción: la ginecomastia se define como el crecimiento benigno de la glándula mamaria del hombre, proceso secundario a la proliferación glandular. Las alteraciones estéticas que causa repercuten negativamente en quienes la padecen. Pasados dos años de instaurada, el tratamiento farmacológico no suele ser efectivo y se recomienda el quirúrgico como única opción.Objetivo: presentar el caso de un adolescente diagnosticado de ginecomastia puberal e intervenido quirúrgicamente. No obstante ser esta enfermedad frecuente, pocos pacientes aceptan el tratamiento quirúrgico; de ahí que sea de interés para los especialistas.Presentación del caso: paciente masculino de 16 años de edad, color de la piel blanco, con antecedentes de sobrepeso desde la infancia y ninguna enfermedad asociada a su condición actual. Refirió que aproximadamente desde los 11 o 12 años notó aumento de volumen de las mamilas, asociado a dolor de moderada intensidad a la presión y palpación. Se le realizaron exámenes de laboratorio para descartar un posible trastorno hormonal y un ultrasonido diagnóstico de ambas mamas. Se le recomendó como opción viable la intervención quirúrgica (liposucción simple, combinada con adenectomía bilateral). Este paciente fue el primer caso pediátrico intervenido quirúrgicamente en la institución empleando anestesia local infiltrativa.Conclusiones: cuando no se produce la regresión espontánea al estado normal la única opción de tratamiento es la intervención quirúrgica, la cual pocos pacientes aceptan. En este caso, el joven afectado y su familia dieron su consentimiento para la operación, que dio los resultados esperados desde el punto de vista estético(AU)

Introduction: gynecomastia is defined as the benign growth of the mammary gland of man, a secondary process to glandular proliferation. The aesthetic alterations that it causes have a negative impact on those who suffer from it. After two years, pharmacological treatment is not usually effective and surgery is recommended as the only option.Objective: to present the case of a teenager diagnosed with pubertal gynecomastia and surgically treated. Despite being this frequent disease, few patients accept surgical treatment.Case presentation: male patient of 16 years of age, white, with a history of overweight since childhood and no disease associated with his current condition. He reported that approximately from 11 or 12 years old he noticed an increase in the nipple volume, associated with pain of moderate intensity at the pressure and palpation. He underwent laboratory tests to rule out a possible hormonal disorder and a diagnostic ultrasound of both breasts. Surgery was recommended as a viable option (simple liposuction, combined with bilateral adenectomy). This patient was the first pediatric case surgically treated at the institution using infiltrative local anesthesia.Conclusions: when spontaneous regression to the normal state does not occur, the only treatment option is surgical intervention, which few patients accept. In this case, the affected youth and his family gave their consent for the operation, which gave the expected results from the aesthetic point of view(AU)

Conocimientos y prácticas de médicos generales en el manejo de la ginecomastia / Knowledge and practices of gynecomastia of non-specialist's doctors / Conhecimentos e práticas de clínicos gerais no gerenciamento de ginecomastia

Introducción. La ginecomastia es un trastorno endocrinológico con alta prevalencia y morbilidad, sin documentación epidemiológica local que guíe a los médicos generales para la identificación y manejo individualizado.Objetivo. Identificar y asociar los conocimientos de los médicos generales encuestados con las prác-ticas de su ejercicio profesional cotidiano ante posibles casos de ginecomastia.Materiales y método. Estudio descriptivo de corte transversal y enfoque cuantitativo, en el que, posterior a la validación del instrumento y consentimiento informado tácito, se aplicó a una muestra poblacional de 170 médicos durante el periodo comprendido entre febrero y mayo de 2018.Resultados. El departamento de Boyacá representó el principal punto de localización geográfica de los entrevistados, la mayoría de ellos activos en los servicios de consulta externa y urgencias de insti-tuciones de salud de nivel I de atención, egresados de universidades privadas, con tiempo de ejercicio profesional inferior a 10 años. Un alto porcentaje de los encuestados acertaron en los interrogantes referidos a conceptos teóricos, y solo el 12,9%, respecto la clasificación clínica.Conclusiones. Los médicos generales encuestados recuerdan conocimientos teóricos, pero tienen visibles dificultades para su aplicabilidad práctica. Existe correlación entre el "tiempo de ejercicio pro-fesional" y la aplicación de la "técnica del examen físico de la mama ante un caso de ginecomastia", así como entre la práctica de algunas actividades médicas, el acierto en varias preguntas del saber y la universidad de egreso.

Introduction. Gynecomastia is an endocrinological disorder with high prevalence and morbidity, without local epidemiological documentation that involves general practitioners for identification and individualized management by non-specialist's doctors.Objective. Identify and associate the knowledge of general practitioners surveyed with the practices performed within their daily professional practice in the event of gynecomastia. Materials and method. It is a cross-sectional descriptive study with quantitative approach, in which after the validation of the instrument and the informed consent, it was applied in a population sample of 170 doctors during February to May 2018. Results. Boyacá department was the main point of geographic location of the interviewees, most of them active in the outpatient services and the urgencies on 1st level health care institutions, gradua-ted from private universities, with professional exercise time less than 10 years. The majority of the respondents knows concepts referred to theoretical aspects, but only to 12,9%, regarding the clinical classification.Conclusions. Non-specialist's doctors surveyed, remember the theoretical knowledge, but the di-fficulty of its practical application is visible. There is a correlation between the time of professional practice and the application of the technique of the physical examination of a case of gynecomastia, as well as the practice of some medical activities, knowledge appropriate and university of under grade studies

Introdução. A ginecomastia é um distúrbio endocrinológico com alta prevalência e morbidade, sem documentação epidemiológica local que orienta os médicos de clínica geral para identificação e manejo individualizados.Objetivo. Identificar e associar o conhecimento dos médicos clínicos gerais pesquisados, com as prá-ticas de seu exercício profissional em caso de possíveis casos de ginecomastia.Materiais e método. Estudo transversal descritivo de enfoque quantitativo, no qual, após a validação do instrumento e o consentimento informado tácito, foi aplicado a uma amostra populacional de 170 médicos no período de fevereiro a maio de 2018.Resultados. O departamento de Boyacá representou o principal ponto de localização geográfica dos entrevistados, a maioria deles ativos nos serviços ambulatoriais e de emergência das instituições de saúde de nível I, graduados de universidades particulares, com tempo de exercício profissional infe-rior a 10 anos. Um alto percentual de entrevistados acertou nas questões relacionadas aos conceitos teóricos, e apenas 12,9%, quanto à classificação clínica.Conclusões. Os médicos clínicos gerais pesquisados lembram conhecimentos teóricos, mas têm difi-culdades visíveis para sua aplicabilidade prática. Existe correlação entre o "tempo de exercício profis-sional" e a aplicação da "técnica de exame físico da mama frente a um caso de ginecomastia", bem como entre a prática de algumas atividades médicas e o acerto em diversas questões do conhecimen-to e da universidade de graduação

Importancia de la anamnesis exhaustiva ante una ginecomastia unilateral inexplicada en un niño / Importance of the exhaustive anamnesis to an unexplained unilateral gynecomastia in a child

La ginecomastia es el crecimiento de la mama por un desequilibrio hormonal entre estrógenos y andrógenos. Un crecimiento importante y unilateral requiere descartar patologías subyacentes. Una causa poco frecuente es la traumática, que provoca aumento de tamaño por estimulación repetida. Se presenta el caso de un niño de 6 años con ginecomastia unilateral. Se destaca como único hallazgo en las pruebas complementarias hiperprolactinemia. Rehistoriando, se detecta una continua autoestimulación mamaria manual y oral a través de mordiscos de meses de evolución. Tras el cese del estímulo, se observa la involución de la mama y la normalización de los niveles de prolactina séricos.

Gynecomastia consists of breast enlargement due to a hormonal imbalance between estrogens and androgens. Unilateral and important breast growth requires ruling underlying pathologic disorders out. Mechanical cause is uncommon, causing enlargement by repeated stimulation. We report a 6-year-old boy with unilateral gynecomastia. Hyperprolactinemia is the only abnormal finding at laboratory tests. After repeated inquiries, a continuous breast selfstimulation is detected. Its relation with gynecomastia is verified because prolactin normalizes and breast regressed in further revisions, after stopping stimulus.

Incisão periareolar em zigue-zague para tratamento de ginecomastias / Periareolar zigzag incision as treatment for gynecomastia

Introdução: Ginecomastia é a hipertrofia e hiperplasia benigna da mama masculina. Representa a condição benigna mais frequente da mama masculina. O objetivo é avaliar os resultados estéticos, e satisfação dos pacientes submetidos a uma nova abordagem para o tratamento da ginecomastia, com incisão periareolar em zigue-zague. Métodos: Apresentamos uma casuística de 13 casos de ginecomastia tratados com a técnica periareolar em zigue-zague. Resultados: Todos os pacientes ficaram satisfeitos com a cicatriz camuflada na transição, naturalmente irregular, da pele periareolar com o complexo aréolo mamilar. Não houve complicações na série descrita. Conclusão: A abordagem descrita é uma excelente alternativa para o tratamento das ginecomatias. Proporciona um resultado estético satisfatório, é de fácil execução e tem a vantagem de não deixar estigmas na mama masculina operada.

Introduction: Gynecomastia is a benign hypertrophy and hyperplasia of the male mammary gland, and is considered the most frequent benign condition of the male breast. The objective is to evaluate aesthetic results and satisfaction of patients undergoing a new approach using a periareolar zigzag incision for the treatment of gynecomastia. Methods: We present 13 cases of male gynecomastia treated with a periareolar zigzag incision technique. Results: All patients were satisfied with the scar hidden in the transitional, naturally irregular periareolar skin of the nipple-areolar complex. No complications were observed in this patient series. Conclusion: This approach is an excellent, easy-to-perform surgical alternative for the treatment of gynecomastia, providing a satisfactory cosmetic result without the presence of a stigmatizing scar.

Tratamiento de la ginecomastia: Diferencias entre la incisión periareolar externa y la incisión periareolar inferior en mastectomía subdérmica / Treatment for gynecomastia: Differences for the external and inferior periareolar incision for subdermal mastectomy

Introducción: La ginecomastia define el aumento benigno del tamaño de la glándula mamaria en el hombre. Existen diversos abordajes quirúrgicos para la resección de la lesión, cada una con resultados diferentes. Material y métodos; Estudio transversal. Se incluyeron pacientes con ginecomastia operados de mastectomía subdérmica mediante incisión periareolar externa e incisión periareolar inferior. Para la aleatorización se tomó en cuenta los grados IIb y III de Simon, distribuyendo uno a uno para cada tipo de incisión. Los resultados estéticos fueron evaluados por un cirujano experimentado, tomando como excelentes cuando hubo una cicatrización correcta sin deformidad del área, buenos cuando la cicatrización fue buena sin deformidad del área y mala cuando hubo deformidad del área operada. Resultados: Fueron operados 24 pacientes, el 50% por incisión periareolar externa y el 50% por incisión periareolar inferior. La edad promedio fue 25,58 y 27,58 años respectivamente, sin diferencias significativas p = 0,513. Todos los pacientes tuvieron características sexuales secundarias normales. La etiología fue idiopática en 23 pacientes (95,83%). El tiempo promedio de evolución fue 32,28 meses y en todos el resultado histopatológico fue ginecomastia. La evaluación del aspecto estético de la incisión y el área afectada en los pacientes operados mediante incisión periareolar externa (n = 12) fue mala en un paciente (8,33%), buena en 2 (16,66%) y excelente en 9 pacientes (75%), mientras que en los pacientes operados mediante incisión periareolar inferior, fue buena en el 100% de los pacientes, y mala y excelente en ningún paciente, con diferencias estadísticamente significativas para ambas incisiones, p = 0,000. Ningún paciente presentó complicaciones. Conclusión: Ambas incisiones son seguras. La incisión periareolar externa ofrece mejores resultados que la incisión periareolar inferior para realizar mastectomía subdérmica en pacientes con ginecomastia en todos los grados Simon.

Introduction: Gynecomastia defines the benign enlargement of the mammary gland in man. There are several surgical approaches for resection of the lesion, each with different results. Material and methods: Cross-sectional study. There were included patients with gynecomastia, operated by means of external and inferior periareolar incision. For randomization was took into account degrees IIb and III of Simon, distributing one to one for each type of incision, the cosmetic results were evaluated by an experienced surgeon, taking as excellent results when there was a proper healing without deformity of the area, good results when healing was good without deformity, and bad results when there was deformity of the operated area. Results: There were 24 patients, 50% operated by external periareolar incision and 50% by lower periareolar incision. The mean age was 25.58 and 27.58 years old for each group, with no significant statistically differences (P = .513). All patients had normal secondary sexual characteristics. The etiology was idiopathic in 23 (95.83%). The average evolution time was 32.28 months, on all histopathological result was gynecomastia. The evaluation of the aesthetic aspect of the incision and the area affected in patients operated by external periareolar incision (n = 12) was bad to 1 (8.33%), good in 2 (16.66%) and excellent in 9 (75%) patients; 100% of the patients operated by inferior periareolar incision presented good results, there were statistically significant differences for both incisions, P = .000. There were no complications. Conclusion: Both incisions are safe, periareolar external incision provides better results than the inferior periareolar incision for patients with gynecomastia in all degrees of Simon.

Presentación de un paciente con pseudoginecomastia / Presentation of a Patient with Pseudoginecomastia

Se presentó la evolución de un paciente con pseudoginecomastia tratado en el Servicio de Cirugía Plástica del Hospital Vladimir Ilich Lenin durante diciembre de 2013. Se le realizaron estudios hormonales que arrojaron resultados dentro de límites normales y ultrasonido donde se informó predominio de tejido graso. Acudió a consulta psicológicamente afectado por la apariencia femenina de sus mamilas y se decidió tratamiento quirúrgico. Se combinaron ambas técnicas quirúrgicas, primero se aspiró la grasa periareolar en exceso y luego se cortó la piel redundante alrededor de las areolas de formas periareolar; con lo que se logró una aproximación estética a la apariencia masculina de sus mamilas después de una intervención quirúrgica, combinando la lipoaspiración con la técnica periareolar para minimizar las cicatrices que denotarían una mamila operada.

The evolution of a patient with pseudoginecomastia treated in the Plastic Surgery of Vladimir Ilich Lenin Hospital in December 2013 was presented. The results of hormonal studies were normal and ultrasound showed predominance of fatty tissue. The patient was psychologically affected because his breast looked like the female one. Surgical treatment was decided to perform. Two surgical techniques were combined, the first one was the periareolar fat aspiration and the second one was to cut the redundant skin around the areola; obtaining a male aesthetic appearance trying to minimize scarring.

Ginecomastia: manifestaciones, etiología, abordaje diagnóstico y tratamiento / Gynecomastia: manifestations, etiology, diagnosis and treatment approach

La ginecomastia es una entidad de consulta frecuente, definida por la proliferación del tejido glandular mamario en los hombres, en la mayoría de los casos benigna y se puede presentar a cualquier edad. Debido a su etología variada y repercusiones tanto físicas como emocionales, debe realizarse un abordaje completo para descartar causas patológicas y realizar un tratamiento dirigido en los casos que lo ameritan.

Gynecomastia is a common condition defined as the proliferation of male breast glandular tissue. It is benign in most cases and it can appear at any age. Due to its distinct etiology and physical/psychologic outcomes, a complete approach must be performed to rule out pathologic causes, and to offer precise treatment.

Ginecomastia de Origen Multifactorial en el Adulto Mayor: Revisión fisiopatológica de un caso / Multifactorial Gynecomastia in the Elderly: Pathophysiological review of a case

Objetivo: Describir los aspectos fisiopatológicos en un paciente adulto mayor quien consultó por ginecomastia bilateral de origen multifactorial. Caso clínico: Paciente masculino de 66 años de edad, quien inició enfermedad actual desde hace 5 años caracterizado por aumento de volumen en ambas mamas, de predominio derecho acompañado de mastalgia. Presenta diagnóstico previo de Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 desde hace aproximadamente 10 años, mal controlado, recibiendo glimepiride 4 mg vía oral diarios. Hepatopatía crónica de probable etiología alcohólica diagnosticada hace 10 años, complicada con várices esofágicas en tratamiento con propranolol 40 mg vía oral diario hasta la actualidad; refiere haber recibido espironolactona 100 mg vía oral diario durante aproximadamente 5 años, el cual fue omitido debido a la aparición de aumento de volumen mamario y mastalgia. Hemorragia digestiva superior hace 10 años por várices esofágicas. Hábito alcohólico frecuente hasta la embriaguez, desde la juventud hasta hace 10 años. Al examen físico reporta peso: 85 kg, talla: 164 cms, índice de masa corporal: 31,7 kg/m², tensión arterial: 137/72 mmHg, frecuencia cardiaca: 57 Lpm en buenas condiciones. Mamas asimétricas ginecomastia grado 3 bilateral, no galactorrea. Abdomen con hepatometría 9-10-15 cms, manos con eritema palmar. Conclusión: La ginecomastia en los adultos mayores fisiopatológicamente puede ser de origen multifactorial, siendo el decremento de las concentraciones séricas de testosterona el denominador común. El tratamiento oportuno puede mejorar la sintomatología y progresión de la misma.

Objective: To describe the pathophysiology in an elderly patient who consulted for bilateral gynecomastia of multifactorial origin. Case report: Male patient, 66 years old, who started current disease for 5 years ago characterized by increased volume in both breasts, predominantly right, accompanied by mastalgia. He presented previous diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 2 about 10 years ago, poorly controlled, receiving glimepiride 4 mg per day orally. Chronic liver disease of probable alcoholic etiology diagnosed 10 years ago, complicated with esophageal varices treated with propranolol 40 mg orally daily until today; he received spironolactone 100 mg orally daily for about five years, which was omitted due to the appearance of breast volume increase and pain. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding 10 years ago from esophageal varices. Frequent drinking habits until drunkenness since youth, for 10 years.. Physical examination reports weight: 85 kg, height: 164 cm, body mass index: 31.7 kg/m², blood pressure: 137/72 mmHg, heart rate: 57 lpm, in good condition. Asymmetrical breasts with grade 3 bilateral gynecomastia, not galactorrhea; liver measures by palpation 10-09-15 cms, hands with palmar erythema. Conclusion: Gynecomastia in older adults may have pathophysiologically a multifactorial origin, being the decrease in serum testosterone the common denominator. Early treatment can improve symptoms and progression of it.

Presentación de un paciente con pseudoginecomastia / Presentation of a Patient with Pseudoginecomastia

Se presentó la evolución de un paciente con pseudoginecomastia tratado en el Servicio de Cirugía Plástica del Hospital Vladimir Ilich Lenin durante diciembre de 2013. Se le realizaron estudios hormonales que arrojaron resultados dentro de límites normales y ultrasonido donde se informó predominio de tejido graso. Acudió a consulta psicológicamente afectado por la apariencia femenina de sus mamilas y se decidió tratamiento quirúrgico. Se combinaron ambas técnicas quirúrgicas, primero se aspiró la grasa periareolar en exceso y luego se cortó la piel redundante alrededor de las areolas de formas periareolar; con lo que se logró una aproximación estética a la apariencia masculina de sus mamilas después de una intervención quirúrgica, combinando la lipoaspiración con la técnica periareolar para minimizar las cicatrices que denotarían una mamila operada(AU)

The evolution of a patient with pseudoginecomastia treated in the Plastic Surgery of Vladimir Ilich Lenin Hospital in December 2013 was presented. The results of hormonal studies were normal and ultrasound showed predominance of fatty tissue. The patient was psychologically affected because his breast looked like the female one. Surgical treatment was decided to perform. Two surgical techniques were combined, the first one was the periareolar fat aspiration and the second one was to cut the redundant skin around the areola; obtaining a male aesthetic appearance trying to minimize scarring