precocious puberty

Question 1

when does precocious puberty occur in males?

Answer 1

under 9

Question 2

when does precocious puberty occur in females?

Answer 2

under 8 years

Question 3

is precious puberty more common in males or females

Answer 3

females

Question 4

types of precious puberty?

Answer 4

central
peripheral

Question 5

which type of precocious puberty is more common

Answer 5

central

Question 6

cause of precocious puberty?

Answer 6

idiopathic

Question 7

can fetal alcohol syndrome cause precocious puberty?

Answer 7

yes

Question 8

precocious puberty patho

Answer 8

hypothalamus –> anterior pituitary –> gonads

Question 9

what scale is used to assess stages of sexual development?

Answer 9

tanner

Question 10

precocious puberty manifestations in females

Answer 10

-taylarki
-public/axillary hair
-enlargement of vagina, uterus, and ovaries
-acne
-growth spirt
-moodiness
-adult body odor
-onset of menses

Question 11

precocious puberty clinical manifestations in males

Answer 11

-testicular enlargement
-penile enlargement
-pubic hair
-axillary/chest hair
-facial hair
-acne
-adult body odor
-deepening of voice

Question 12

diagnosis of precocious puberty

Answer 12

GnRH test

Question 13

GnRH test

Answer 13

give GnRH IV and draw serial blood test q2 hours

positive if pubertal or adult levels of sex hormones are seen in response to GnRH administration

Question 14

complication of precocious puberty

Answer 14

if you don’t stop bone from fusing, can lead to short/low stature

Question 15

treatment of precocious puberty

Answer 15

leuprolide acetate & depo shot

Question 16

what if treatment for puberty is discontinued?

Answer 16

then puberty continues