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...
Main Authors: | Alfredo Carlos Simões Dornellas de Barros, Marcelo de Castro Moura Sampaio |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Associação Paulista de Medicina
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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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