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We retrospectively analyzed clinic records of 55 children (36 girls)with precocious puberty. Majority (34, 62%) had centralprecocious puberty, out of which 19 were idiopathic. Peripheralprecocious puberty was seen in 14 children. Congenital adrenalhyperplasia was the commonest cause of peripheral precociouspuberty (6, 42.8%)
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Background: Hypoglycemia in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes has diverse etiologies. Case Characteristics: We report recurrent hypoglycemia in three children with type 1 diabetes because of insulin overdose. Intervention: Hospitalization and counseling by treating team and psychologist helped in resolving the recurrent hypoglycemia. Outcome: Improvement in glycemic control was achieved. Message: Adolescents with type 1 diabetes may take extra insulin to consume more carbohydrates, or to seek attention. Parents should share the responsibility of care of adolescents during transition phase for better glycemic control.
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Background: Pheochromocytomas are catecholamine producing tumors that classically present with the triad of sweating, palpitations and headache. Case characteristics: 9- year-old boy whose only presenting complaints were polyuria and polydipsia for 2 years. Observation: Routine measurement of blood pressure detected mild hypertension, and subsequent investigations revealed bilateral pheochromocytoma. Outcome: Surgical removal of the tumors resulted in complete resolution of polyuria and polydipsia. Message: The case highlights the importance of measuring BP for children as part of physical examination.