Partial androgen insensitivity syndrome in a 68-year-old patient.

Partial androgen insensitivity syndrome (PAIS) is a form of disorders of sexual development. Besides the issues of gender assignment, the fate of gonads in these patients poses a challenging problem. Debate still remains on the need and/or timing of gonadectomy in either complete or partial androgen insensitivity syndromes.

Pubertal Status and Gonadal Functions in Obese Boys with Fatty Liver.

Background: In adult studies, obese subjects with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have been shown to have poor sperm quality, and lower testosterone and luteinizing hormone levels. The aim of this study was to investigate the pubertal status and gonadal functions in obese boys with NAFLD.

Materials And Methods: The study included 119 obese and 78 nonobese age-matched adolescents.

Anti-Mullerian Hormone and Inhibin B Levels in Obese Boys; Relations with Cardiovascular Risk Factors.

Objective: Obesity may reduce sertoli cell functions in men. The aim of the study was to investigate antimullerian hormone (AMH) and inhibin B levels (sertoli cell markers) in obese boys and their relations to cardiovascular risk factors such as insulin sensitivity index, aortic intima media thickness (aIMT) and high sensitive c-reactive protein (hsCRP).

Patients, Methods: 121 obese and 38 healthy lean adolescents were included in the study.

The Association Between Serum Vaspin and Omentin-1 Levels in Obese Children with Metabolic Syndrome.

Background And Aim: Excess visceral fat accumulation results in altered release of adipokines. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between new adipokines (omentin-1 and vaspin), insulin resistance, and serum inflammatory markers in obese subjects with metabolic syndrome (MS).

Patients And Methods: The study included a total of 121 obese children (79 females and 42 males, aged 12-17 years old).