Van Wyk Grumbach syndrome: a case report

Authors

  • Ravi Bhatia Department of Pediatrics, Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Gunjan Bhatia Department of Pathologist, GBH American Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20160172

Keywords:

Van Wyk Grumbach syndrome, Hypothyroidism, Precocious puberty

Abstract

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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Published

2016-12-31