A rare case of unilateral gynecomastia during antituberculous chemotherapy with isoniazid

Indian J Pharmacol. 2012 Jul-Aug;44(4):521-2. doi: 10.4103/0253-7613.99340.

Abstract

Gynecomastia refers to enlargement of male breast (s) due to benign proliferation of glandular tissue and is caused by excessive estrogen. The etiology may be pathological, pharmacological, or idiopathic reasons. The present report describes a case of gynecomastia due to isoniazid therapy.

Keywords: Gynaecomastia; hormone; isoniazid; male; tuberculosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antitubercular Agents / adverse effects*
  • Gynecomastia / chemically induced*
  • Gynecomastia / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Isoniazid / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Isoniazid