Incidence and Characteristics of Pseudoprecocious Puberty Because of Severe Primary Hypothyroidism - 26/02/13
Doi : 10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.10.043
Susanne M. Cabrera, MD ⁎ 
, Linda A. DiMeglio, MD, MPH, Erica A. Eugster, MD
, Linda A. DiMeglio, MD, MPH, Erica A. Eugster, MD Section of Endocrinology/Diabetology, Department of Pediatrics, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Reprint requests: Susanne M. Cabrera, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin, 9000 W Wisconsin Ave, PO Box 1997, MS C520, Milwaukee, WI 53201.Abstract |
Severe primary hypothyroidism is a presumed rare cause of pseudoprecocious puberty (PsPP). Here, we report a 24% incidence of PsPP among 33 children with profound hypothyroidism. Those with PsPP were older and trended toward a higher thyroid stimulating hormone. Increased awareness of PsPP can hasten diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keyword : BA, BMI, CA, FSH, PsPP, TSH
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Vol 162 - N° 3
P. 637-639 - Marzo 2013 Ritorno al numero
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