Peripheral Precocious Puberty Caused by Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Producing Pineal Gland Tumor
Indian Pediatr
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2018 Mar; 55(3): 254-256
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Pineal gland lesions usually present with central precocious puberty.Case characteristics A 3½-yr-old boy presented with precocious puberty. Clinically andbiochemically, it was gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) independent. Serum andCSF beta-hCG levels were increased. Thin section magnetic resonance imaging of brainrevealed a pineal gland tumor.Outcome:
He received chemotherapy followed byradiotherapy and responded well. Message CSF ?-hCG should be measured in all cases ofperipheral precocity, and if CSF beta-hCG is elevated, thin section magnetic resonanceimaging of brain should be considered.
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Indian Pediatr
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2018
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