Presentation
Incidental findiing patient with acute pancreatitis. The history of prolonged alchohol use.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Gynecomastia (on CT)
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Increase of bilateral breast glandular tissue (ginecomastia)
Note the bilateral pleural effusion, atelectasis and peripancreatic fluid collections consistent with grade E pancreatitis.
Case Discussion
Long-term alcohol intake may cause pancreatitis and also gynecomastia.
Gynecomastia is the benign enlargement of male breast glandular tissue and usually caused by increased estrogen activity, decreased testosterone activity.