Van Wyk Grumbach syndrome: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20160172Keywords:
Van Wyk Grumbach syndrome, Hypothyroidism, Precocious pubertyAbstract
Van Wyk Grumbach Syndrome is characterized by long standing hypothyroidism, precocious puberty, Ovarian cysts and delayed bona age. We present a case of a 12 year old female who presented with Short stature and precocious puberty. The Patient responded well to L- thyroxine therapy.
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