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| Personal details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Evan Otieno |
| Age | 16 years |
| Place of birth | Nairobi |
| Residence | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
Social situation:
Evan is one of three children living with his family in the Kibera slum in Nairobi. His mother died when he was born, so his father, who works as a simple charcoal seller, now has to look after the family on his own. With the equivalent of €60 a month, they often only eat once a day… A good education is out of the question.
Medical details:
Nevertheless, daily life might still be bearable if Evan did not have a tragic problem:
for the past two years, his chest has been growing (a condition known as gynaecomastia).
As a result, he is subjected to ridicule and rumours from his schoolmates and neighbours. He can no longer hide his breasts and, having left school because of his condition, now lives with his father – feeling inhibited, depressed and frustrated… whilst his father is also at a loss as to what to do.
But you can help Evan:
He needs to be referred to a urologist, who can draw conclusions about his physical development and stage of puberty through hormone tests and an examination of his testicles and abdominal cavity. An X-ray or a CT (computed tomography) scan of the chest may also be important in certain forms of gynaecomastia or where tumours are suspected.
The solution may then involve surgical removal of the excess breast tissue or hormone treatment. Please help Evan out of his difficult situation!