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Van Wyk-Grumbach syndrome in a female pediatric patient with trisomy 21: a case report.

Jyotsna GuptaKaren Lin-Su
Published in: International journal of pediatric endocrinology (2020)
This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing the presence of precocious puberty, delayed bone age and ovarian cyst as a manifestation of primary hypothyroidism. In addition, it highlights the need for thyroid function screening in patients with Trisomy 21. Tumor markers may be elevated in Van Wyk-Grumbach syndrome with subsequent normalization after treatment.
Keyphrases
  • case report
  • bone mineral density
  • soft tissue
  • body composition