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impe0096p122 | Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty | IMPE2023

Did the prevalence of Central Precocious Puberty increase in girls during the Covid19 Pandemic? Comparison of cases diagnosed in a pediatric endocrinology service in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires in two periods: pre-pandemic and pandemic.

Jose Colombres Maria , Clara Casiello Ana , Rapelius Stefania , Della Pia Belen , de las Mercedes Argibay Molina Maria , Stedile Graciela , Brunetto Oscar , Figueroa Veronica

Introduction: Puberty is a complex biological phenomenon where secondary sexual characteristics develop, complete sexual maturation and adult size is reached. Central precocious puberty (CPP) in girls is defined as the progressive appearance of sexual characteristics before 8 years old, with advanced bone age and acceleration of growth velocity, due to pituitary gonadal axis activation. Multiple studies have shown an increased incidence of CPP and a faster rat...

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Did the prevalence of Central Precocious Puberty increase in girls during the Covid19 Pandemic? Comparison of cases diagnosed in a pediatric endocrinology service in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires in two periods: pre-pandemic and pandemic.

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