Gynecomastia: causes


Mnemonic for causes of Gynecomastia:

DaLLAS:
Digitalis
Leydig cell tumors
Liver cirrhosisAlcohol
Sertoli cell tumors


Another mnemonic


GYNECOMASTIA

Genetic Gender disorder (Klinefelter)
Young boy (pubertal)*
Neonate*
Estrogen
Cirrhosis/ Cimetidine/ CChannel blockers
Old age*
Marijuana
Alcoholism
Spironolactone
Tumors (Testicular & adrenal)
Isoniazid/ Inhibition of testosterone
Antineoplastics (Alkylating Agents)/ Antifungal(ketoconazole)
· * Asterisk indicates physiologic cause.






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