Van Wyk Grumbach Syndrome.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak
; 30(12): 1332-1334, 2020 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
Van Wyk Grumbach syndrome is well known for protracted hypothyroidism, characterised by multicystic ovaries (normal size ovaries contain many follicles of various sizes), isosexual precocious puberty and delayed skeletal growth. A series of ten children with Van Wyk Grumbach syndrome is been presented with their clinical features, biochemical and radiological profile and management. Patients showed a noteworthy improvement upon thyroxine therapy. It is vital to keep this entity in consideration and; hence, should investigate for thyroid status during the evaluation of ovarian cysts. Thyroxin replacement after establishing the diagnosis early can prevent the patient from going through extensive workup and surgeries. Key Words Hypothyrodism, Multicystic ovaries, Isosexual precocious puberty.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cistos Ovarianos
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Síndrome do Ovário Policístico
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Puberdade Precoce
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Hipotireoidismo
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article