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An unusual combination of Klinefelter syndrome and growth hormone deficiency in a prepubertal child.
Journal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology - 1 Sept 2014
Ramesh Jayanthy, Nagasatyavani Mudiganti, Venkateswarlu Javvadii, Nagender Jakka
Abstract excerpt
Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is the most common chromosomal aneuploidy in males. It is very difficult to diagnose this disorder in childhood due to absence of significant manifestations before puberty. These patients usually present with tall stature. We report a case of KS with short stature due to growth hormone deficiency. The boy's height was below the 3rd centile with significant delay in bone age. He responded...
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