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Precocious Puberty in Girls Can Result from Hypersecretion of Nongonadal

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Precocious puberty in girls can result from hypersecretion of nongonadal steroids.In such girls, there is early breast development, onset of menses, and ovulation of viable eggs.This can occur by age 7 or even earlier.Which hormone(s)and nongonadal endocrine gland(s)may be responsible? Can the responsible gland(s)be safely removed? Explain.How might this condition be treated without surgery? What permanent nonsexual consequences may result from not treating this condition?


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