THERAPEUTIC TRIALS IN DWARFS OF THE TYPE KNOWN AS TURNER'S SYNDROME
- 1 June 1953
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Bioscientifica in Acta Endocrinologica
- Vol. 13 (2) , 97-108
- https://doi.org/10.1530/acta.0.0130097
Abstract
In 6 female hypo-ovarian dwarfs with web neck, cubitus valgus and increased urinary gonadotropins ("Turner''s syndrome") estrogen produced secondary sex characteristics. Although no evidence of hypo-thyroidism was produced, desiccated thyroid and methyl testosterone admns. were accompanied by growth in 4 patients. In 2, growth started before therapy. Although epiphyseal closure was delayed, estrogens did not appear to accelerate it.Keywords
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