gynaecomastia Flashcards

1
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what

A

enlargement of glandular breast tissue in men

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2
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generally caused by

A

hormonal imblanace between oestrogen and androgens

raised prolactin

idiopathic

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3
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causes - increased oestrogen

A

obesity
testicular cancer - leydig cell tumour
hyperthyroidism
hCG secreting tumour

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4
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causes - reduced testosterone

A
deficiency - old age
hypothalamus/pituitary conditions
Klinefelter syndrome
orchitis
testicular damage
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5
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causes - medications and drugs

A
anabolic steroids
antipsychotics
digoxin
spironolactone 
GnRH agonists e.g. goserelin 
opiates
marijuana
alcohol
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