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The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. | The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. | ||
==History and Symptoms== | ==History and Symptoms== | ||
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
==== Age of onset ==== | |||
* Physiological gynecomastia has trimodal distribution occurring in neonatal, in pubertal age and in the elderly. | |||
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* Pathological gynecomastia can occur at any age secondary to any condition causing increased free estrogen to androgen ratio. | |||
==== Past Medical History ==== | |||
* Gynecomastia is associated with a past medical history of cirrhosis, chronic renal disease, hyperthyroidism, orchitis, trauma to testis or use of medications (eg, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, recreational drugs). | |||
==== Social History ==== | |||
* Patients may have a history of use of illicit drugs or decrease in libido which might suggest hypogonadism. | |||
===Common Symptoms=== | ===Common Symptoms=== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic. OR The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
History and Symptoms
History
Age of onset
- Physiological gynecomastia has trimodal distribution occurring in neonatal, in pubertal age and in the elderly.
- Pathological gynecomastia can occur at any age secondary to any condition causing increased free estrogen to androgen ratio.
Past Medical History
- Gynecomastia is associated with a past medical history of cirrhosis, chronic renal disease, hyperthyroidism, orchitis, trauma to testis or use of medications (eg, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, recreational drugs).
Social History
- Patients may have a history of use of illicit drugs or decrease in libido which might suggest hypogonadism.
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of [disease] include:
- [symptom 1]
- [symptom 2]
- [symptom 3]
Less Common Symptoms
- Less common symptoms of [disease name] include
- [symptom 1]
- [symptom 2]
- [symptom 3]
- Complete history exam should include the following:
- Family history
- Developmental history
- Associated symptoms
- Detailed past medical history
- Careful drug history