Pseudo-precocious puberty in a Kenyan African child: a case report.
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چکیده
A female Kenyan child with pseudoprecocious puberty due to juvenile granulosa cell tumour is presented. Clinical features in this patient included a mass in the lower abdomen, a growth spurt and appearance of pubic hairs as well as enlargements of the breasts. No similar case has been reported in a Kenyan child. The management and review of literature are discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- East African medical journal
دوره 68 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1991