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[Gynecomastia].

J L Pariente·F Jacob·C Deminiere·J M Ferriere·M Le Guillou
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Gynaecomastia is the least rare manifestation of the male breast disease. Urologists must therefore be able to distinguish the various forms of gynaecomastia, eliminate a testicular tumour and identify the main causes by performing a simple but complete assessment. Medical treatment is fairly disappointing. Surgical treatment is required in patients presenting with complications or when persistent gynaecomastia is aesthetically bothersome.

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J L Pariente, F Jacob, C Deminiere, J M Ferriere, M Le Guillou. 1999. [Gynecomastia].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10658267/

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