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Puberty in Laron type dwarfism

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The onset and progress of puberty was followed in 18 patients (7 males and 11 females) with Laron-type dwarfism (LTD). The boys had delayed puberty, testicular enlargement occurring between 12–14 years being the first sign. The first conscious ejaculation occurred between 17–21 years and full maturity was reached after the age of 22. In girls menarche occurred between 13–14 years and full maturity was reached between 16–19 years. Two patients—one male and one female—have children.

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  1. Institute of Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology, Beilinson Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel

    Zvi Laron, Raanana Sarel & Athalia Pertzelan

  2. Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel

    Zvi Laron, Raanana Sarel & Athalia Pertzelan

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Laron, Z., Sarel, R. & Pertzelan, A. Puberty in Laron type dwarfism. Eur J Pediatr 134, 79–83 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00442408

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