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[Pubertal idiopathic gynecomastia]

J Martínez-Mora1, P López, A Castellvi

  • 1Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital Materno-Infantil Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona.

Cirugia Pediatrica : Organo Oficial De La Sociedad Espanola De Cirugia Pediatrica
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
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Pubertal gynecomastia in adolescent boys often causes psychological stress. Surgical mastectomy successfully treated 11 of 14 patients, offering a viable solution for this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Adolescent Health
  • Surgical Outcomes

Context:

  • Pubertal gynecomastia affects adolescent males, leading to significant psychological distress.
  • Assessment involves physical maturation, hormonal evaluation, and psychological impact.
  • This study focuses on a cohort of adolescent boys experiencing pubertal gynecomastia.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the clinical presentation and hormonal profiles of adolescent boys with pubertal gynecomastia.
  • To assess the psychological impact of gynecomastia on affected boys.
  • To determine the efficacy of surgical mastectomy as a treatment option.

Summary:

  • Fourteen adolescent boys (aged 9-16) with pubertal gynecomastia underwent physical and hormonal assessments (sexual steroids, LH-FSH, prolactin).

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  • All patients reported psychological stress related to their condition.
  • Surgical mastectomy was performed on 11 patients, resulting in successful outcomes.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the psychological burden associated with pubertal gynecomastia in adolescent males.
    • Demonstrates the effectiveness of surgical intervention (mastectomy) in resolving pubertal gynecomastia.
    • Provides valuable data for clinicians managing adolescent boys with gynecomastia.