Gynecol Endocrinol. 2006 Jul;22(7):395-8.

Primary hypothyroidism presenting as ovarian tumor and precocious puberty in a prepubertal girl.

Campaner AB, Scapinelli A, Machado RO, Dos Santos RE, Beznos GW, Aoki T.

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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Santa Casa São Paulo-Faculty of Medical Science, São Paulo, Brazil. abcampaner@terra.com.br

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We report a case of a prepubertal girl with juvenile primary hypothyroidism presenting as ovarian cysts and precocious puberty. The 7-year-old female was referred to our clinic because of a pelvic/abdominal mass and vaginal bleeding. Besides these findings, on physical examination we noticed the thyroid gland globally increased and the presence of secondary sexual characteristics. Based upon the clinical profile and investigations, the patient was diagnosed with juvenile primary hypothyroidism due to autoimmune thyroiditis. The cysts and precocious puberty resolved spontaneously after the simple replacement of thyroid hormone. It is important to bear in mind hypothyroidism in cases of girls presenting ovarian cysts and precocious puberty in order to avoid unnecessary surgery on the ovaries.

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