When should cranial magnetic resonance imaging be used in girls with early sexual development?

Objective: To determine whether concise parameters can be established in girls who present with signs of early puberty before the age of 8 years, which would help to identify those in whom cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is indicated.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was undertaken over a 10-year period from 1992-2002. The two requirements for inclusion in this study were girls who manifested pubertal changes before the age of 8.