title: The current management of gynecomastia: an update.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: St George's Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Panos
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gikas
authors.forename: Ramia
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mokbel
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000728:Androgens; D004967:Estrogens; D013739:Testosterone