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April 19, 2026Cureus0 citationsOpen Access

Male Tuberous Breast: A Rare Variant of Gynecomastia

AAAnas AnkizSKSoufyane El KadiriDADoha Arreyouchi

Key Points

  • To describe a rare case of male tuberous breast deformity as a variant of gynecomastia and its treatment outcomes.
  • Case report of a 17-year-old male with progressive bilateral breast enlargement.
  • Clinical examination and ultrasonography to assess breast morphology and glandular hypertrophy.
  • Endocrine evaluation to rule out hormonal causes.
  • Surgical intervention involving glandular transection and release of constricting elements.
  • Bilateral glandular gynecomastia with noticeable asymmetry and global base constriction was observed.
  • Ultrasonography confirmed homogeneous glandular hypertrophy.
  • Post-surgical treatment resulted in satisfactory aesthetic outcomes without complications.

Abstract

Tuberous breast deformity is well described in females but remains rare in males, where it represents an uncommon morphological variant of gynecomastia. It is characterized by a constricted breast base, enlarged nipple-areolar complex (NAC), inframammary fold indentation, and apparent parenchymal herniation into the areola. We report the case of a 17-year-old male presenting with progressive bilateral breast enlargement since the age of 11, with marked worsening at 16 years and significant psychosocial distress. Clinical examination revealed bilateral glandular gynecomastia with enlarged NACs, mild asymmetry, and global base constriction consistent with a severe tuberous deformity. Ultrasonography showed homogeneous glandular hypertrophy, and endocrine evaluation was normal. Surgical correction using glandular transection and release of constricting elements resulted in satisfactory aesthetic outcomes without complications. Male tuberous breast deformity is an underrecognized entity requiring tailored surgical management addressing both glandular excess and base constriction.

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Ankiz et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e4734c010ef96374d8f1cehttps://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.107219
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