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Gynecomastia

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Endocrinology of Aging

Part of the book series: Contemporary Endocrinology ((COE,volume 20))

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Abstract

Enlargement of the male breasts, termed gynecomastia, is a common problem. In adult men, the prevalence of gynecomastia increases with age, and it may result in both psychosocial and, less often, physical discomfort. Male breast enlargement may occur as a side effect of many medications; occasionally, gynecomastia is a clue to the presence of disease elsewhere in the body. This chapter will review the pathogenesis of gynecomastia, its investigation as a clinical problem, and current approaches to treatment.

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Carlson, H.E. (2000). Gynecomastia. In: Morley, J.E., van den Berg, L. (eds) Endocrinology of Aging. Contemporary Endocrinology, vol 20. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-715-4_10

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