Precocious puberty Flashcards by Ramadan Oumer | Brainscape

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Definition

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This is the appearance of true puberty in:

girls <8 yrs

boys <9 yrs

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Investigations

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If concerned include

FSH and LH

gonadal steroid (testosterone or oestradiol)

bone age

MRI of cranium if ↑FSH or LH

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Management

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If evolving slowly—no treatment

If concerned, refer to paediatric endocrinologist

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