Serum inhibin B concentration in a prepubertal boy with gynecomastia and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

Authors
Bergada, I Del Toro, K Katz, O Chemes, H Campo, S
Citation
I. Bergada et al., Serum inhibin B concentration in a prepubertal boy with gynecomastia and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, J PED END M, 13(1), 2000, pp. 101-103
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Endocrinology, Nutrition & Metabolism
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
ISSN journal
0334018X → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
101 - 103
Database
ISI
SICI code
0334-018X(200001)13:1<101:SIBCIA>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
Gynecomastia in boys with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome and Sertoli cell tumors of gonadal origin results from increased estrogen production due to increased aromatase activity within the testicular tumor. We present a prepubertal b oy with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, gynecomastia and bilateral neoplastic Serto li cell proliferation in whom the only abnormal hormonal profile was increa sed concentration of inhibin B and Pro-alpha C in serum.