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Chapter-08 Hyperandrogenism in the Adolescent

BOOK TITLE: Atlas of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Author
1. Ramos-Abad Lorna F
ISBN
9789350256411
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11561_8
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
1. UP College of Medicine and the Philippine General Hospital; Section of Pediatric Endocrinology UP-PGH and Philippine Children’s Medical Center, Philippines
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Abstract

This chapter provides detail description of hyperandrogenism in the adolescent. Chapter has 2 well illustrated diagrams and pictures. Hyperandrogenism, evaluation of hyperandrogenism, laboratory tests and management of hyperandrogenism are described in detail with the help of excellent illustrations. Two cases of hypo gonadotropic hypogonadism are presented for better understanding of delayed puberty. One table is included to highlight causes of hyperandrogenism. Bibliography has 2 references at the end of the chapter for further reading.

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