title: Gynaecomastia.
abstract: This paper reviews the development of excess breast tissue in the male. Gynaecomastia is a common problem and may have a physiological or pathological basis. It can be dealt with in most cases by reassurance or simple surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Hands
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Greenall
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000502:physiology; D004967:Estrogens / Q000009:adverse effects; D006177:Gynecomastia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D004967:Estrogens