Interpretation of Some Findings in Gynecomastia

Finding

Possible Causes

Ascites, vascular spiders

Cirrhosis

Fragile skin

Chronic kidney disease

Undernutrition

Skin discoloration

Chronic kidney disease

Cirrhosis

Tachycardia, tremor, goiter, exophthalmos

Hyperthyroidism

Testicular atrophy

Cirrhosis

Hypogonadism (postpubertal onset)

Testicular mass

Testicular (Leydig cell) tumor

Underdeveloped secondary sexual characteristics

Hypogonadism (prepubertal onset)

Weight loss

Chronic kidney disease

Cirrhosis

Hyperthyroidism

Refeeding after undernutrition

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