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[[Precocious puberty]] is defined as the development of secondary [[sexual]] characters before the age of eight in [[females]] and nine in [[males]]. The causes of [[precocious puberty]] are numerous and it can range from being a variant of normal development to severe [[life-threatening]] cause (eg; [[germ cell tumor]]). Physicians should differentiate central and peripheral causes of [[precocious puberty]] and determine the need for [[treatment]]. | [[Precocious puberty]] is defined as the development of secondary [[sexual]] characters before the age of eight in [[females]] and nine in [[males]]. The causes of [[precocious puberty]] are numerous and it can range from being a variant of normal development to severe [[life-threatening]] cause (eg; [[germ cell tumor]]). Physicians should differentiate central and peripheral causes of [[precocious puberty]] and determine the need for [[treatment]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor (s)-In-Chief: Dina Elantably, MD[2]
Synonyms and keywords: pubertas praecox, sexual precocity
Overview
Precocious puberty is defined as the development of secondary sexual characters before the age of eight in females and nine in males. The causes of precocious puberty are numerous and it can range from being a variant of normal development to severe life-threatening cause (eg; germ cell tumor). Physicians should differentiate central and peripheral causes of precocious puberty and determine the need for treatment.
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Precocious puberty from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms:
Treatment
Central precocious puberty
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
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