Role of luteinizing hormone urinary levels in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of female central precocious puberty

• Main Authors: Ilaria Brambilla (Author), Carmen Guarracino (Author), Carmelo Pistone (Author), Catherine Klersy (Author), Amelia Licari (Author), Gian Luigi Marseglia (Author), Enrico Tondina (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Diagnosing central precocious puberty (CPP) requires an integrated approach based on clinical, biochemical and instrumental data. The diagnostic gold standard is represented by GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) stimulation test. Some undoubted limitations of this procedure le...