Male Breast

Men all have a small bud of breast tissue beneath the nipple. Under certain hormonal conditions this tissue can be stimulated to grow just like the female breast. This condition is called gynaecomastia and is quite common.  You can read more on the cause, investigation and treatment in this section.

Cells in the small male breast bud can also become malignant. 1% of breast cancer occurs in men. Diagnosis and treatment are described. Male breast cancer

The Breast Centre provides an ideal environment for investigating and treating these problems.