Abstract
The Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl syndrome is a rare condition, with an incidence of 1 in 160,000. The diagnosis is usually made in men presenting with hypogonadism. Only a few women have been studied. We performed an endocrinologic evaluation of a woman with this syndrome. Her baseline values for follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and thyroid function tests were normal. Thyrotropin-releasing-hormone stimulation indicated a normal pituitary response of thyroid-stimulating hormone and prolactin. Luteinizing-hormone-releasing-hormone-stimulation tests showed a pubertal response of LH with a somewhat blunted FSH response. The etiologic factor in our patient appeared hypothalamic.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 353-356 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Reproductive Medicine for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - 1986 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology