Prepubertal unilateral gynecomastia: report of 2 cases

J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol. 2014 Dec;6(4):250-3. doi: 10.4274/Jcrpe.1477.

Abstract

Prepubertal unilateral gynecomastia is an extremely rare condition. At present, its etiology and management strategy are not well known. Two unrelated prepubertal boys of ages 8 and 9 who presented with complaints of unilateral enlargement of breast tissue are reported. Physical examination, biochemical, hormonal and oncologic work-up findings were normal. Both patients were treated with peripheral liposuction successfully. Histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations showed benign fibroglandular gynecomastia and intensive (3+) estrogen receptor expression in 100% of periductal epithelial cells. Although an extremely rare and generally benign condition, patients with prepubertal unilateral gynecomastia should have a full endocrine and oncologic work-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Gynecomastia / diagnosis*
  • Gynecomastia / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Puberty