Etiology and mechanisms of precocious puberty

CNS: central nervous system; GnRH: gonadotropin-releasing hormone; LH: luteinizing hormone; FSH: follicle-stimulating hormone.

From: Harrington J, Palmert MR, Hamilton J. Use of local data to enhance uptake of published recommendations: an example from the diagnostic evaluation of precocious puberty. Arch Dis Child 2014; 99:15. Reproduced with permission from BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. Copyright © 2014.

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