Gynaecomastia.
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.
Hands
L J
LJ
Department of Surgery, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK.
Greenall
M J
MJ
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
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D004967:Estrogens