Familial Sexual Precocity: A Review of 58 Cases
August 1986
in “
Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
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Studysummary In this study, among 58 girls diagnosed with isosexual precocious puberty, 5.2% had family histories of sexual precocity, indicating familial patterns may be more common than previously thought.
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A review of 58 girls diagnosed with isosexual precocious puberty at an endocrine clinic over six years revealed that 3 girls (5.2%) had family histories of sexual precocity, suggesting a potential familial link. One detailed case involved a girl who began breast development at 6 years and pubic hair development at 7½ years, with advanced bone and height age, and hormone levels indicating early puberty. This study provided anecdotal evidence that familial isosexual precocity in females might be more common than previously thought.
