[Value of the study of plasma estrogens in the exploration of gynecomastia. Apropos of 48 cases].

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)