| Literature DB >> 28450956 |
Shanshan Zhang1, Jingyan Yang1, Rongxiu Zheng1, Lihong Jiang1, Ying Wei1, Geli Liu1.
Abstract
Primary hypothyroidism usually leads to retardation of linear growth and delay or even arrest of puberty in juvenile patients. In rare cases, pediatric patients with hypothyroidism may present with signs of VanWyk-Grumbach's syndrome (VWGS), which includes juvenile hypothyroidism, delayed bone age and pseudoprecocious puberty. The present study reported on a rare case of VWGS and other complications, including obesity, short stature, hepatomegaly and pituitary hyperplasia. In addition, a comprehensive literature review was performed to illustrate the treatment and outcome of VWGS in pediatric patients. The present study contributed to the current knowledge regarding the diagnosis and treatment of VWGS in pediatric patients.Entities:
Keywords: VanWyk-Grumbach syndrome; hypothyroidism
Year: 2017 PMID: 28450956 PMCID: PMC5403655 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2017.4086
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Exp Ther Med ISSN: 1792-0981 Impact factor: 2.447