Facial and Body Appearances of Diseases(8) : Gynecomastia

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  • 病気の顔貌と容貌（8） : 女性化乳房症(Gynecomastia)について
  • ビョウキノガンボウトヨウボウ（8） : ジョセイカニュウボウショウ(Gynecomastia)ニツテ
  • 病気の顔貌と容貌-8-女性化乳房(Gynecomastia)について
  • ビョウキ ノ ガンボウ ト ヨウボウ 8 ジョセイカ ニュウボウ Gynec

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Abstract

Gynecomastia is defined as excessive development of the male mammary gland. It should be differentiated from other causes of breast enlargement, especially increase of fatty tissue. It is also caused by lipoma, neurofibrosis and carcinoma. There are multiple causes of gynecomastia, some with physiologic explanation(in newborns, adlesecents, or the elderly), other representing pathlogic states (increase in estrogen/ androgen ratio), and most, perhaps, due to drug side effects. Carefully taken durg history; a thorough physical explanation for signs of feminization, chronic liver disease, hypogonadism, thyroid dysfunction and testicular tumors; and laboratory tests, including endocrine, liver and renal function, are essential. In this report, we reviewed a pathophysiologic features of gynecomastia including our experiences.

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  • 健康科学

    健康科学 14 123-130, 1992-02-08

    Institute of Health Science,Kyushu University

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