How To Diagnose And Treat Klinefelter Syndrome

Breast Tissue Removal

Individuals with Klinefelter syndrome who deal with gynecomastia may need to undergo breast tissue removal surgery. Over-developed breast tissue has no drug treatments currently approved by the Federal Drug Administration. However, over-developed breasts in a male can pose a problem because it puts them at a much greater risk of developing breast cancer. Over-developed breast tissue in a Klinefelter syndrome patient can cause social stress and financial burden because it has to be monitored for cancerous growth regularly. Some doctors recommend that an individual with Klinefelter syndrome who is affected by over-developed breasts undergo a procedure to remove this breast tissue. A mastectomy carries risks just like any other surgical procedure, and it is only recommended for treatment if its benefits outweigh its potential risks.

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