The current management of gynecomastia: an update.
Gynecomastia is a common condition characterized by a benign proliferation of the glandular component of the male breast. It is thought to be due to an increase in the ratio of estrogen to androgen activity. The present article reviews the pathogenesis, clinical features, and contemporary treatment of gynecomastia.
Gikas
Panos
P
St George's Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Mokbel
Ramia
R
D000728:Androgens / Q000378:metabolism; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004967:Estrogens / Q000378:metabolism; D006177:Gynecomastia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011788:Quality of Life; D013739:Testosterone / Q000378:metabolism
D000728:Androgens; D004967:Estrogens; D013739:Testosterone