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Familial gynecomastia without hypogonadism.
Southern Medical Journal
|October 1, 1979
Summary
This study presents a family with multiple members experiencing gynecomastia (breast enlargement) without hypogonadism. Genetic and endocrine evaluations did not reveal the specific cause, suggesting possible dominant inheritance patterns.
Area of Science:
- Human Genetics
- Endocrinology
- Medical Research
Background:
- Gynecomastia, characterized by breast enlargement in males, can have various underlying causes.
- Idiopathic gynecomastia, where the cause is not readily identifiable, presents diagnostic challenges.