Abstract
Gynecomastia is the glandular proliferation of male breast tissue, involving up to 65% of men in their lifetime. It is often a benign condition, but it can be the sign of a serious endocrine disease and the source of significant physical and psychological stress. It is important to understand its pathogenesis in order to distinguish a normal developmental variant from pathological causes and to guide a correct treatment on its specific cause.
Translated title of the contribution | Gynecomastia in children: What is important to know |
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Original language | Italian |
Pages (from-to) | 357-363 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Medico e Bambino |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 6 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 1 2016 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health