Gigantism associated with slipped capital femoral epiphysis.
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The etiology of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is unknown, though hormonal as well as mechanical factors have been implicated. We report a case of gigantism who presented with SCFE. This case provides an insight into the genesis of SCFE, which in this case was related to growth hormone excess and sex-hormone deficiency.
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Hormônios Esteroides Gonadais
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Constituição Corporal
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Hormônio do Crescimento
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Fixadores Internos
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Adulto
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Epifise Deslocada
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Cabeça do Fêmur
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Gigantismo
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En
Ano de publicação:
2003
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