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Posted On : 11 Apr 2018
a 6 years old boy is referred for investigation of tall stature, and precocious puberty. his height is 4 standard deviation above the mean for age. he has tanner stage 3 or 4, penile enlargement and pubic hair with some fine axillary hair. testicular volume 3 - 4 ml. blood pressure is 110, 50 mmhg. bone age 13 years, LH Less than 1unit, L. testosterone 5.1 nmol, L, 17-hydroxyprogesterone 168nmol, L, 24 hour urinary steroid {elevated pregnantriol and 11 oxysteroid}. kindly guide the diagnosis and approach. thanks a lot.
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Expert Answer :
Rule out adrenal hyperplasia. Consult a pediatric endocrinologist.
Answer Discussion :
R
Rajesh Wankhede
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Cong.adrenal hyperplasia
6 years ago
B
bhakti bhuva
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anterior pituitary adenoma
6 years ago
K
kyourk diemirjyan
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Hypophys Tumor
6 years ago
K
Kuldeep
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CAh most probably
6 years ago
D
drahmed fawzy
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Pseudo precocious puberty CAH
6 years ago




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