Gynecomastia in a Filipino Adolescent Male: A Rare Forewarning Sign of Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Authors

  • Leah Mae C. Besa Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Germana Emerita V. Gregorio Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.3559

Keywords:

gynecomastia, fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma, hepatic calcification

Abstract

We present a 15-year-old male with a two-year history of gynecomastia and a four-month history of gradually enlarging abdomen and right flank pain. Examination revealed severe stunting with breast mass Tanner Stage 3, penile stage 2, and hepatosplenomegaly. Laboratory investigations showed normal blood counts, liver function tests, alpha-fetoprotein, and beta-human chorionic gonadotropin. The imaging findings demonstrated multiple confluent masses in the liver, histologically diagnosed as fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma.

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Published

2023-01-31

Issue

Vol. 57 No. 1 (2023)

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How to Cite

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Gynecomastia in a Filipino Adolescent Male: A Rare Forewarning Sign of Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Acta Med Philipp [Internet]. 2023 Jan. 31 [cited 2025 Apr. 15];57(1). Available from: https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/3559

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