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QuestionChoice
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a condition that primarily affects females and is characterised by hormonal imbalances, ovarian cysts and features such as irregular menstrual cycles, hirsutism and acne.
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d
Polycystic ovary syndrome
QuestionChoice
Testicular cancer typically presents with masses in the testicles or pain and discomfort.
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b
Testicular cancer
QuestionChoice
Pseudogynecomastia refers to fat deposits in the breast area without glandular breast tissue enlargement. It can be caused by obesity, but this patient's BMI is 23, so obesity is not a likely cause of his breast swelling.
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e
Pseudogynecomastia
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Gynaecomastia is the development of enlarged breast tissue in males. Spironolactone can cause gynecomastia as a side effect.
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Gynaecomastia due to spironolactone
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Gynaecomastia is not a common or specific feature of hypothyroidism. Given this patient's BMI of 23, hypothyroidism is quite unlikely.
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c
Hypothyroidism
Concept
Chapter
2693
6042
Gynaecomastia
Topic
162
General practice
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A 45-year-old man presents to his GP expressing concerns that he has swollen breasts. He has no other symptoms. His BMI is 23.

He has a past medical history of ascites and hypertension.

He is currently taking furosemide and spironolactone.

Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient's symptoms?
a