title: A rare case of unilateral gynecomastia during antituberculous chemotherapy with isoniazid.
abstract: Gynecomastia refers to enlargement of male breast (s) due to benign proliferation of glandular tissue and is caused by excessive estrogen. The etiology may be pathological, pharmacological, or idiopathic reasons. The present report describes a case of gynecomastia due to isoniazid therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University, UAE.
authors.forename: B K Manjunatha
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Goud
authors.forename: Oinam Sarsina
authors.initials: OS
authors.lastname: Devi
authors.forename: Bhavna
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Nayal
authors.forename: R N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Devaki
mesh_terms: D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006177:Gynecomastia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007538:Isoniazid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000995:Antitubercular Agents; D007538:Isoniazid
keywords: Gynaecomastia; hormone; isoniazid; male; tuberculosis