A 14-year-old boy is of normal weight,and his parents are concerned about bilateral breast enlargement.The nurse's discussion of this should be based on what?

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Gynecomastia is common during midpuberty in about one third of boys.For most,the breast enlargement disappears within 2 years.Although breast enlargement in overweight children can indicate too much body fat,in children of normal body weight,it is a normal occurrence.If the gynecomastia persists beyond 2 years,then a hormonal cause may need to be investigated.Precocious puberty is the early onset of puberty,before age 9 years in boys.

A 14-Year-Old Boy Is of Normal Weight,and His Parents Are