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...
Main Authors: | Nam Nhat Nguyen, Linh Ba Phuong Huynh, Minh Duc Do, Tien Yun Yang, Meng-Che Tsai, Yang-Ching Chen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021-09-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Endocrinology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.735875/full |
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