Gynecomastia
This disorder can be:
Normal as a result of physiological changes in hormones
NeonatalBreasts are swollen in newborns at birth. This is due to the mother’s hormones and subsides after a few weeks.
Adolescent: Partial swelling of breasts in several boys caused by hormone secretion due to normal development. Swelling is minor, does not create psychological difficulties and disappears in 1-3 years and does not need surgery.
Climacteric: At an age where a man’s genital functions weaken, swelling of breasts may rarely occur. The age at which this may occur varies and may need endocrinological investigation.
Endogenous resulting from a pathological dysfunction of a gland. This case requires a complete history, physical examination and laboratory tests to find the cause. It needs immediate surgery but the existing disease should be cured.
Extrinsic resulting from medication
Gynecomastia may be caused by hormones, certain diuretics, aldosterone antagonists, isoniazid, radioactive iodines, etc.