Gynecomastia: physiopathology, evaluation and treatment

Gynecomastia (GM) is characterized by enlargement of the male breast, caused by glandular proliferation and fat deposition. GM is common and occurs in adolescents, adults and in old age. The aim of this review is to discuss the pathophysiology, etiology, evaluation and therapy of GM. A hormonal imba...

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Main Authors: Alfredo Carlos Simões Dornellas de Barros, Marcelo de Castro Moura Sampaio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Paulista de Medicina
Series:São Paulo Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-31802012000300009&lng=en&tlng=en

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