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Clinical and hormonal features of selective follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) deficiency due to FSH beta-subunit gene mutations in both sexes.
Fertility and sterility - 1 Feb 2005
Berger Karina, Souza Haroldo, Brito Vinicius Nahime, d'Alva Catarina Brasil, Mendonca Berenice Bilharinho, Latronico Ana Claudia
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To report the clinical, hormonal, and molecular features of a female adolescent with selective FSH deficiency. In addition, a complete review of previous cases is provided, focusing on hormonal aspects. DESIGN: Clinical study. SETTING: University hospital. PATIENT(S): A 16-year-old girl with primary amenorrhea and poor breast development due to isolated FSH deficiency. INTERVENTION(S): Blood drawing...
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