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[Current genetic issues and phenotypic variants in Kallmann syndrome].
Revista medica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social - 1 Jan 2000
Gutiérrez-Amavizca Bianca Ethel, Figuera Luis E, Orozco-Castellanos Ricardo
Abstract excerpt
Kallmann syndrome is characterized by hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and anosmia/hyposmia. The hypogonadotropic hypogonadism is due to deficiency of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, caused by a defect in the migration of neurons synthesizing gonadotropin-releasing hormone, and anosmia/hyposmia is related to the absence or hypoplasia of the olfactory bulb and tracts. Some patients may have other associated...
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