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Adiposogenital dystrophy physical examination

Introduction

Overview

Overview

On physical examination, findings associated with hypothalamic and pituitary dysfunction may be seen.

Physical findings

Physical findings

Patients with adiposogenital duystrophy may show the following physical findings[1][2]:

  • Short stature
  • Obesity
  • Delayed puberty
  • Small testes
  • Dry skin
References

References

  1. ↑ Babinski-fröhlich syndrome. Bissonnette B, & Luginbuehl I, & Marciniak B, & Dalens B.J.(Eds.), (2006). Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications. McGraw Hill. https://accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=852&sectionid=49517244
  2. ↑ Sanchez Jimenez JG, De Jesus O. Hypothalamic Dysfunction. [Updated 2021 Aug 30]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-

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