HIV-Infection-Induced Gynecomastia
Authors: L. J. Couderc, J. P. Clauvel
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1987)

Letters and Corrections1 August 1987HIV-Infection-Induced GynecomastiaL. J. COUDERC, M.D., J. P. CLAUVEL, M.D.L. J. COUDERC, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, J. P. CLAUVEL, M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-107-2-257_1 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptTo the editor: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has been associated with a broad clinical spectrum of diseases (1). We report the onset of transient gynecomastia in two HIV-infected patients.Patient 1, a 36-year-old intravenous drug user and homosexual man, developed enlargement of his right mammary gland. Physical examination 1 year later showed bilateral, painless gynecomastia. Serum antibodies to HIV were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique and Western blot. The numbers of T-cells were within normal limits (T3, 1700/mm3; T4, l000/mm3; and T8, 500/mm3) and the T4/T8 ratio was 2. Gynecomastia spontaneously resolved 6 months later.Patient 2,...References1. FAUCIMASURGELMANNMARKHAMHAHNLANE AHEPBH. The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: an update. Ann Intern Med. 1985;102:800-13. LinkGoogle Scholar2. OLIVERGORHAMPARISHADLOWWARAYAN DJHWO. Ovine progressive pneumonia: pathologic and virologie studies on the naturally occurring disease. Am J Vet Res. 1981;42:1554-9. MedlineGoogle Scholar3. GONDAWONG-STAALGALLOCLEMENTSNARAYANGILDEN MFRJOR. Sequence homology and morphologic similarity of HTLV-III and visna virus, a pathogenic lentivirus. Science. 1985;227:173-7. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byRisk FactorsCases of antiretroviral-associated gynaecomastia reported to the National HIV & Tuberculosis Health Care Worker Hotline in South AfricaGynecomastia and drugs: a critical evaluation of the literatureBreast enlargement in an HIV-infected man on combined antiretroviral therapy: what if it was carcinoma?GynaecomastiaEfavirenz-Associated Gynecomastia: Report of Five Cases and Review of the LiteratureUnilateral Pseudogynecomastia: A Novel Work-Related DiseaseS. Hanneken, MD, R. Kruse, MD, P. Dall, MD, T. Ruzicka, MD, and N. J. Neumann, MDGynecomastia in HIV-Infected Patients Receiving Antiretroviral TherapyCancer Mimicked on Sonography: Lipomastia in an HIV-Positive Man Undergoing Antiretroviral TherapyBreast Enlargement in 13 Men Who Were Seropositive for Human Immunodeficiency VirusPathology of the Breast Associated With HIV/AIDSGynecomastia Associated with Highly Active Antiretroviral TherapyIncidence of Gynecomastia in Men Infected with HIV and Treated with Highly Active Antiretroviral TherapyReport of gynecomastia in five male patients during antiretroviral therapy for HIV infectionBreast disease in HIV positive malesEndocrine Implications of Human Immunodeficiency Virus InfectionGynecomastiaEndocrine Complications of AIDS and Drug AddictionEndocrine Manifestations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) InfectionAdolescent Gynecomastia: Differential Diagnosis and Management 1 August 1987Volume 107, Issue 2Page: 257-257KeywordsAddictsAntibodiesEnzyme linked immunosorbent assayHIVHIV infectionsHomosexualsPatient advocacyTriiodothyronineWestern blot Issue Published: 1 August 1987 PDF downloadLoading ...