Gynaecomastia is seen in all of the following condidions except :: (A) Prolactinoma, (B) TSH secreting adenoma, (C) HCG secreting tumor, (D) Estrogen secreting tumor
Answer is A. Prolactinoma It is a pituitary adenoma, mostly microadenoma Hyperprolactinemia is seen,usually prolactin level>100 ng/dl. "Coned down" and lateral views of sella turcica by radiography can detect gross anomalies Galactorrhea is common Ref: D.C.DUTTA'S TEXTBOOK OF GYNAECOLOGY; 6th edition; Pg no:465 Causes of gynecomastia is remenbered by a mnemonic CODES ie cirrhosis,obesity,digoxin,estrogen and spironolactone DISCOS ie digoxin,isoniazid,spirinolactone,cimetidine,oestrogens,stilboestrol