Abstract

The incidence of pubertal gynecomastia was determined in 646 Turkish boys in Ankara. A marked increase in the incidence was observed at Pubertal Stage 4 (60.2%) and age 14 years (61.1%). The incidence of gynecomastia during puberty at various pubertal stages and ages was 34.6%. Although the incidence of unilateral gynecomastia was 19.6%; there was no difference between right or left involvement.

Keywords: gynecomastia, puberty, Turkish population

How to cite

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Güvenç H, Yurdakök M, Kınık E, Büyükgebiz A. The incidence of pubertal gynecomastia in boys living in the Ankara region. Turk J Pediatr 1989; 31: 123-126. https://doi.org/10.24953/turkjpediatr.1989.3835