Asymmetric gynocomastia

[chiarra]

My husband is 52 and was diagnosed with asymmetric gynocomastia. He's been through a battery of tests, biopsies and blood work to get here, so we know it's not cancer. He is scheduled for surgery, but is now thinking that it seems unnecessary. Are there any issues to not having the surgery? The mass is small, just barely bigger than areola. He is not overweight; he is very underweight, which is what started all the testing in the first place.
Any input/comments please.

Thank you

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

If the growth of one breast is relatively new, and if it has been determined by biopsy to be benign, etc, then one may elect to watch it.  It may continue to grow or it may remain the same.  Then it becomes a question of importance to your husband.  Since the question of cancer has been eliminated, you should have a frank discussion with your surgeon about the pros and cons of leaving it alone versus just observing for a while.

Dr Jacobs