Precocious Pseudopuberty due to Ovarian Causes.
Indian Pediatr
;
2014 Oct; 51(10): 831-833
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-170859
ABSTRACT
Background:
It is important to differentiate central from peripheral causes of precocious puberty because of distinct management options. Case Characteristics 4 girls with discordant pubertal development. Observations All had low basal and GnRHa stimulated FSH & LH level with high estradiol level. Abdominal ultrasonogram helped in diagnosing precocious pseudopuberty- ovarian cyst in 3 children and juvenile granulosa cell tumour in one.Outcome:
Case 1 and 4 underwent surgery in view of persistent cyst and tumor, respectively. Rest were managed conservatively. Regression of pubertal signs observed in all children during follow-up.Conclusion:
Precocious pseudopuberty can be differentiated from central precocious puberty by GnRHa Stimulation test, bone age and abdominal ultrasound.
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Estudo de etiologia
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Inglês
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Indian Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2014
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