Abstract |
Starting from 48 cases of gynecomastia, the authors report the following findings: -- Impairment of the testis function, as assessed by a low plasma level of testosterone, is rare. -- Basal values of gonadotropins are generally normal. -- Increased oestrogen urinary excretion and blood level are rarely found but, when present, they tend to decrease at successive evaluations. -- In six cases, plasmatic oestradiol can be suppressed by dexamethasone; although the small number of cases does not allow a definite conclusion, one might suggest a predominant adrenal source of plasmatic oestradiol.
|
Authors | J N Hugues, E Modigliani, L Mariel, G Adessi, G Delzant, J R Attali, J Sebaoun |
Journal | Annales d'endocrinologie
(Ann Endocrinol (Paris))
1977 May-Jun
Vol. 38
Issue 3
Pg. 179-93
ISSN: 0003-4266 [Print] France |
Vernacular Title | Intérêt de l'étude des oestrogènes plasmatiques dans l'exploration des gynécomasties. |
PMID | 900876
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
|
Chemical References |
- 17-Ketosteroids
- Testosterone
- Estradiol
- Luteinizing Hormone
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone
|
Topics |
- 17-Ketosteroids
(urine)
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Age Factors
- Aged
- Estradiol
(blood, urine)
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone
(blood)
- Gynecomastia
(blood, etiology)
- Humans
- Luteinizing Hormone
(blood)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Testosterone
(blood)
|