Massive Extraglandular Aromatization of Plasma Androstenedione Resulting in Feminization of a Prepubertal Boy
AUTOR(ES)
Hemsell, David L.
RESUMO
This report describes the mechanism of origin and the quantity of estrogen produced in a prepubertal boy who developed severe feminization at 8 yr of age as the result of a heretofore undescribed metabolic abnormality. The clinical findings were gynecomastia and accelerated linear growth and bone maturation. At the time feminization developed, there were no signs of growth or development of the otherwise normal prepubertal male external genitalia or any increase of muscle mass that normally accompanies male puberty.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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