Gynaecomasta ddx Flashcards
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Causes
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Medications:
- -> Cardiac: Spironolactone, Digoxin, Amiodarone
- -> Antimicrobials: Ketoconazole, Metronidazole
- -> Psychoactive: Haloperidol, Diazepam, TCa’s
- -> Chemotherapy agents
- -> Methotrexate
- -> Recreational e.g. Alcohol , Marijuanna, Anabolic steroids
Idiopathic Cirrhosis Hypogonadism (primary or secondary) Tumours secreting hCG or oestrogen/oestrogen precursors (eg testicular or adrenal tumours) Chronic renal failure Hyperthyroidism
(Ref:An interesting case of gynaecomastia
Volume 45, No.1, January/February 2016 Pages 53-55)