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Ginecomastia fisiológica puberal / Puberal physiological gynecomastia
Araujo Herrera, Orlando.
  • Araujo Herrera, Orlando; Hospital Pediátrico Docente Centro Habana. La Habana. CU
Rev. cuba. pediatr ; 86(4): 495-501, oct.-dic. 2014.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-730324
RESUMEN
La ginecomastia puede ser una variante normal del desarrollo puberal observado en varones adolescentes, y aunque no existen abundantes reportes estadísticos sobre su prevalencia, se ha evaluado un número significativo de pacientes en consultas médicas. Puede presentarse de forma unilateral o bilateral, y usualmente es idiopática. Las concentraciones plasmáticas de hormona luteinizante, testosterona y estradiol se observan dentro de límites normales. Por lo general, involuciona espontáneamente en 1 o 2 años, aunque constituye motivo serio de preocupación en los adolescentes afectados porque altera significativamente su calidad de vida con problemas físicos y emocionales. El tratamiento debe limitarse a aliviar la ansiedad de los pacientes y familiares, y es aconsejable la evaluación periódica. En algunos casos se ha recomendado el uso de medicamentos o la corrección quirúrgica.
ABSTRACT
Gynecomastia may be a normal variant of the pubertal development observed in male teenagers and, although there are no abundant statistical data on its prevalence, a significant number of patients have been seen at the physician's offices. It may occur unilateral or bilateral and usually idiopathic. The plasma luteinizing hormone, testosterone and stradiol concentrations are within the normal limits. Generally, it disappears spontaneously in one or two years, though it may become a serious concern for affected adolescents since it alters in a significant way their quality of life with physical and emotional problems. The treatment should be restricted to relieving anxiety of patients and families, so it is advisable to carry out systematic assessments. It is recommended to use medication or surgical repair in some cases.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Puberty / Gynecomastia Type of study: Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Humans / Male Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. cuba. pediatr Journal subject: Pediatrics Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Cuba Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Pediátrico Docente Centro Habana/CU

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Puberty / Gynecomastia Type of study: Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Humans / Male Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. cuba. pediatr Journal subject: Pediatrics Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Cuba Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital Pediátrico Docente Centro Habana/CU