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Abstract
Puberty is considered delayed when it has not yet occurred at an age that is 2 to 2.5 SD later than average (traditionally, 14 years in boys and 13 years in girls). Constitutional delay of growth and puberty (CDGP) is the most common cause. Management of CDGP is discussed.
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Title
Delayed Puberty
Author
Palmert, Mark R; Dunkel, Leo 1
1 From the Division of Endocrinology, the Hospital for Sick Children, and the Departments of Pediatrics and Physiology, University of Toronto — both in Toronto (M.R.P.); and the Centre for Endocrinology, William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London (L.D.).
1 From the Division of Endocrinology, the Hospital for Sick Children, and the Departments of Pediatrics and Physiology, University of Toronto — both in Toronto (M.R.P.); and the Centre for Endocrinology, William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London (L.D.).
Pages
443-453
Section
Clinical Practice
Publication year
2012
Publication date
Feb 2, 2012
Website
ISSN
00284793
e-ISSN
15334406
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
919684282
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