Benign glandular proliferation of male breast tissue
Increase in estrogens relative to androgens leads to the development of gynecomastia.
Gynecomastia can be transient and represent t...
Inquire about duration of breast growth, increase in breast tissue size, and associated breast pain and discharge.
If suspicious of hypogonadism, ask about erectile dysfunction, muscle...
Gynecomastia usually regresses spontaneously within 6 months of onset. This is true even for adult males. Therefore, patients can be monitored for the first 6 months and trea...
Every 3 to 6 months for 24 months; consider medical therapy (i.e., tamoxifen) if severe, painful symptoms persist after 6 to 12 months and surge...
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Nuttall FQ, Warrier RS, Gannon MC. Gynecomastia and drugs: a critical evaluation ...
4754008 Gynecomastia (disorder)
237451004 Pubertal gynecomastia
237449003 Drug-induced gynecomastia
237450003 HCG-induced gyneco...
Gynecomastia can be transient and represents the normal physiologic changes in neonates or adolescents. However, gynecomastia presenting or persisting in adulthood is typically patholo...
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