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Gynaecomastia Flashcards

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hormonal/drug causes

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oestrogen
prolactin
dopamine antagonists
anabolic steroids
antipsychotics
digoxin
spironolactone
GnRH antagonists
opiates
weed
alcohol
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what converts androgens to oestrogen?

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aromatase

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causes of gynaecomastia

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hormones/ drugs
liver failure
hyperthyroidism
hCG secreting tumour
obesity
testosterone deficiency
hypothalamic/ pituitary, FSH/LH problems
Klinefelter's
orchitis
testicular damage
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what is pseudogynaecomastia?

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breast enlargement due to obesity

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