Precocious Puberty: An Unusual Presentation of Hypothyroidism
Nosrat Ghaemi, Rahim Vakili, Sepideh Bagheri
Abstract
Nosrat Ghaemi, Rahim Vakili, Sepideh Bagheri
Abstract
Hypothyroidism is usually associated with delayed pubertal development but in rare occasions precocious puberty may ensue which is seen in cases of prolonged and untreated hypothyroidism. This is also called the Van Wyk Grumbach syndrome. Here we present 4 cases of precocious puberty due to hypothyroidism.
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Hypothyroidism is usually associated with delayed pubertal development but in rare occasions precocious puberty may ensue which is seen in cases of prolonged and untreated hypothyroidism. This is also called the Van Wyk Grumbach syndrome. Here we present 4 cases of precocious puberty due to hypothyroidism.
Key concepts: Precocious puberty, Presentation (obstetrics), Endocrinology, Medicine, Internal medicine, Pediatrics, Hormone, Surgery