Publications by authors named "Karishma Bhavsar"
Horm Res Paediatr
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Precocious puberty occurs when secondary sexual traits appear before age 8 in girls and 9 in boys, with central precocious puberty (CPP) being a rare type linked to early hormonal activation.
- A new case of an 8-year-old girl showed a specific genetic change in the DLK1 gene, leading to advanced puberty and related health issues like obesity and insulin problems.
- The findings emphasize the need for ongoing health monitoring in children with DLK1 mutations, highlighting a trend of metabolic issues such as obesity and irregular cholesterol levels in affected individuals.
