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Incidence and characteristics of pseudoprecocious puberty because of severe primary hypothyroidism. J Pediatr 2013 Mar;162(3):637-9

Date

12/01/2012

Pubmed ID

23196132

Pubmed Central ID

PMC4070005

DOI

10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.10.043

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84874651327 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   30 Citations

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.

Author List

Cabrera SM, DiMeglio LA, Eugster EA

Author

Susanne M. Cabrera MD Associate Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adolescent
Child
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Female
Humans
Incidence
Male
Puberty, Precocious
Thyroid Gland
Thyrotropin