A C TGynecomastia is the enlargement of male breast tissue.There can be many causes for gynecomastia, and it is relatively common in young male adults.There are many causes for it to occur, some of which include hormonal imbalance, various medical conditions, drugs, and medications.In this case report, we present and discuss a case of a young adolescent male who developed gynecomastia secondary to his Escitalopram use, which was prescribed for his anxiety.This was later resolved upon cessation of escitalopram.This is a rare case as there are no documented cases of escitalopram-induced gynecomastia in researching medical literature.
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