Diagnostic Accuracy of Female Pelvic Ultrasonography in Differentiating Precocious Puberty From Premature Thelarche: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Diagnostic Accuracy of Female Pelvic Ultrasonography in Differentiating Precocious Puberty From Premature Thelarche: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

BackgroundThe gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) stimulation test is the benchmark for diagnosing precocious puberty (PP). However, it is invasive, time-consuming, costly, and may create an unpleasant experience for participants. Moreover, some overlaps may occur between PP and premature thelarch...

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Main Authors: Nam Nhat Nguyen, Linh Ba Phuong Huynh, Minh Duc Do, Tien Yun Yang, Meng-Che Tsai, Yang-Ching Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
precocious puberty
premature thelarche
pelvic ultrasonography
uterine length
diagnostic accuracy
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.735875/full

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