precocious puberty: an unusual presentation of 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.
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Precocious Puberty: An Unusual Presentation of Hypothyroidism
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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international journal of pediatricsجلد ۱، شماره ۲، صفحات ۵۱-۵۴
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