Incidence and characteristics of pseudoprecocious puberty because of severe primary hypothyroidism. J Pediatr 2013 Mar;162(3):637-9
Date
12/01/2012Pubmed ID
23196132Pubmed Central ID
PMC4070005DOI
10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.10.043Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84874651327 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 30 CitationsAbstract
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 EAAuthor
Susanne M. Cabrera MD Associate Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentChild
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Female
Humans
Incidence
Male
Puberty, Precocious
Thyroid Gland
Thyrotropin