What is gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia is defined as a benign proliferation of male breast tissue.

If you think you have gynecomastia, you may perform a simple self-exam by rolling the gland under the nipple-areola between the thumb and fore finger. The gland has a granular or shotty (hard and round like a pellet) feel, This in contrast with the skin and soft tissue of the abdomen which should feel smooth when rolled between the thumb and index finger.