Precocious puberty in a female with Proteus Syndrome

Saudi Med J. 2002 Mar;23(3):332-4.

Abstract

Proteus syndrome is a complex disorder comprising malformations and overgrowth of multiple tissues and characterized by its polymorphism and mosaicism. The syndrome is rare and sporadic. Oliveira M da C et al reported the first case of Proteus syndrome associated with precocious puberty in a boy. We are reporting a case of a 7-month old girl with Proteus syndrome who developed a juvenile granulosa cell tumor in one ovary causing precocious puberty. At our knowledge this is the first case of Proteus syndrome with precocious puberty in a female.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor / complications*
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / complications*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology
  • Proteus Syndrome* / complications
  • Proteus Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Puberty, Precocious / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed