Bilateral gynaecomastia as the primary complaint in hyperthyroidism.
Association of gynaecomastia with hyperthyroidism is uncommon but has been well documented in the past. Gynaecomastia in a patient with hyperthyroidism rarely presents as a primary complaint. When this occurs, it may present a diagnostic challenge to the clinician. We present the case of a patient who was referred initially to the breast clinic with bilateral gynaecomastia. Hyperthyroidism was subsequently confirmed and treated; gynaecomastia regressed with return to the euthyroid state.
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Department of Surgery, Grantham and District Hospital, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 8DG, UK.
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Valerio
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D006177:Gynecomastia / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged