Abstract
Enlargement of the male breasts, termed gynecomastia, is a common problem. In adult men, the prevalence of gynecomastia increases with age, and it may result in both psychosocial and, less often, physical discomfort. Male breast enlargement may occur as a side effect of many medications; occasionally, gynecomastia is a clue to the presence of disease elsewhere in the body. This chapter will review the pathogenesis of gynecomastia, its investigation as a clinical problem, and current approaches to treatment.KeywordsLuteinizing HormoneLeydig CellSerum TestosteroneMale BreastMale Breast CancerThese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.
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