Childhood Gynecomastia: A Mini Review
<p>Gynecomastia, referred to enlargement of the male's breast tissue is a common finding in boys during childhood. Although most cases are benign and self-limited, it may be a sign of an underlying systemic disease or even drug induced. Rarely, it may represent male breast cancer. Underst...
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International Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism - Peertechz Publications,
2016-07-22.
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| Summary: | <p>Gynecomastia, referred to enlargement of the male's breast tissue is a common finding in boys during childhood. Although most cases are benign and self-limited, it may be a sign of an underlying systemic disease or even drug induced. Rarely, it may represent male breast cancer. Understanding its pathogenesis is crucial to distinguish a normal developmental variant from pathological cases.This review will highlight the pathophysiology, etiology, diagnosis and various medical and surgical therapies.</p> |
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| DOI: | 10.17352/ijcem.000015 |