A case of thecoma causing precocious puberty at 6 years old age.

Lim, Yo Sup; Jung, Hyuk

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Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2008;51(7):784-788.
Published online July 1, 2008.

A case of thecoma causing precocious puberty at 6 years old age.

Yo Sup Lim, Hyuk Jung

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea. hjung@chosun.ac.kr

Abstract

Thecomas make up only 0.5% to 1% of ovarian tumors. They occur in woman predominantly in the perimenopausal and menopausal years. The average patient's age is between 50 and 55 years.1-3 Thecomas only rarely occur in children.4 These tumors can be associated with estrogen production but not as frequently as are granulosa cell tumors. They are mostly unilateral and rarely malignant, so exicion of ovary is adequate treatment.5 Recently, we experienced thecoma, causing precocious puberty in 6 year old girl. and report with brief review of literatures.

Key Words: Thecoma, Precocious puberty

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