title: Surgical correction of gynaecomastia in bodybuilders.
abstract: Gynaecomastia is a common and well-recognised side-effect of anabolic steroid abuse in athletes. A staging system is proposed and a technique of excision under local anaesthetic described. Careful selection of cases and the use of meticulous technique can achieve good cosmetic results, without risk of recurrence of gynaecomastia.
authors.affiliation: Oncology Unit, Guy's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Reyes
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Zicchi
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hamed
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Chaudary
authors.forename: I S
authors.initials: IS
authors.lastname: Fentiman
mesh_terms: D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D004300:Doping in Sports; D006177:Gynecomastia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014891:Weight Lifting
chemical_list: D045930:Anabolic Agents