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What is gynecomastia what is its cause during neonatal period and during puberty

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Gynecomastia is defined as an enlargement of the male breast or the development of breasts in males.
Cause of gynecomastia during puberty - Hormonal imbalance at the time of puberty causes gynecomastia.
It causes during the neonatal period (28 days after birth) -When an estimated 60 to 90% of infants develop transient palpable breast tissue because of the passage of estrogens(Maternal Hormones).


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