Which of the following causes of gynecomastia is NOT associated with androgen deficiency? NOT RELATED - MEDICINE: (A) Klinefelter's syndrome, (B) Kallmann syndrome, (C) Cryptorchidism, (D) Alcoholic Liver crirrhosis
Answer is D. Estrogen excess results from an increase in the secretion of estradiol by the testicles or by non-testicular tumours, nutritional alterations such as protein and fat deprivation, endocrine disorders (hypehyroidism, hypothyroidism), and hepatic disease (nonalcoholic and alcoholic cirrhosis).