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Endocrinology > Gynaecomastia - Other Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders > Flashcards

Gynaecomastia - Other Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders Flashcards

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Management of Gynaecomastia

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Refer if RED flag

Treat underlying cause

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Investigation of Gynaecomastia

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U&Es
LFTs
TFTs
hCG
Estradiol
Prolactin
USS Breast / Testes

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Diagnosis of Gynaecomastia

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Breast Tissue examination-
If they are firm, palpable and the sub-areola is more than 2cm.

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Causes of Gynaecomastia

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It is caused by
- decrease in testosterone
- increase in oestrogen

Testicular Tumour
Hyperthyroidism
Liver Disease
Obesity
Medication
Marijuana

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