Exaggerated mini-puberty in a preterm girl: a case report and review of literature.

Martina LattuadaSilvia MolinariMaria Laura NicolosiDaniela DoniCristina LuiPaolo PassoniSerena PolizziLaura OcelloVeronica EvasiMargherita CaliaViolante GustutiAlessandro Cattoni

Published in: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM (2022)

Although exaggerated mini-puberty of infancy in ex-preterm girls is a rare event, it is important to raise knowledge of this para-physiological condition in order to avoid unnecessary investigations and treatment.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
preterm birth
gestational age
healthcare
body mass index