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ARAUJO HERRERA, Orlando. Puberal physiological gynecomastia. Rev Cubana Pediatr [online]. 2014, vol.86, n.4, pp.495-501. ISSN 0034-7531.

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.

Palabras clave : puberty; gynecomastia; stradiol; testosterone.

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