A patient with early puberty associated with Chiari 1 malformation

Authors
Interlici, S Montanari, E Conrieri, M Peretta, P Genitori, L Benso, L
Citation
S. Interlici et al., A patient with early puberty associated with Chiari 1 malformation, J PED END M, 13, 2000, pp. 849-851
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Endocrinology, Nutrition & Metabolism
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
ISSN journal
0334018X → ACNP
Volume
13
Year of publication
2000
Supplement
1
Pages
849 - 851
Database
ISI
SICI code
0334-018X(200007)13:<849:APWEPA>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
A boy is described with early puberty and Chiari 1 malformation. It is not known whether there was an etiological relationship between these two condi tions, or whether they were coincidental. This report emphasizes the utilit y of MRI when early puberty is diagnosed, particularly in males.