Patient's question:
Hello, doctor. I am a male, and I am 23 years old. I remember that my chest did not develop during my puberty, and even now that I am an adult, my chest still looks like that of a young girl who has just started to develop, slightly protruding but without prominent nipples, which are pointed in shape. Could you please tell me if this is difficult to treat? Yesterday, I had tests for prolactin and growth hormone, and I heard that I need to have my pituitary gland checked as well. If there are problems with the hormones or the pituitary gland, would it be difficult to treat? Would it improve? Would surgery be necessary? Thank you, doctor!Doctor's answer:
From your symptoms, it is considered that it may be related to elevated prolactin or estrogen levels. It is recommended to undergo further examination with a brain MRI. If a pituitary tumor is found, surgical treatment may be necessary.