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Sachin Chittwar1, Shivprakash, A C Ammini

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Idiopathic central precocious puberty is common in girls. This study presents three cases, including premature thelarche with maternal diabetes history and ovarian tumors, highlighting diverse etiologies.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Reproductive Health
  • Clinical Case Studies

Background:

  • Precocious puberty in girls presents diverse etiologies.
  • Idiopathic central precocious puberty is the most frequent cause.
  • Understanding varied presentations is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report three distinct cases of precocious puberty in girls.
  • To illustrate the heterogeneity in clinical presentation.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering multiple etiological factors.

Main Methods:

  • Case report analysis of three pediatric patients.
  • Review of clinical history, including family history and presenting symptoms.
  • Diagnostic evaluation for precocious puberty.

Main Results:

  • Case 1: Premature thelarche in a girl with a maternal history of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
  • Cases 2 and 3: Ovarian tumors presenting with heterogeneous symptoms of precocious puberty.
  • Demonstration of non-idiopathic causes contributing to early pubertal development.

Conclusions:

  • Precocious puberty in girls necessitates a comprehensive diagnostic approach.
  • Maternal health conditions and ovarian pathologies are important considerations.
  • Heterogeneous presentations underscore the need for individualized patient evaluation.