
Testotoxicosis is a rare disorder which presents as isosexual peripheral precocious puberty in males. Despite the pattern of autosomal dominant inheritance, sporadic cases also may occur. Due to activating mutation in luteinizing hormone (LH))/choriogonadotropin receptor (LHCGR) gene, early virilization and advancement in bone age are common with increased serum testosterone levels above adult ranges, despite low LH and follicular-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels. There are different treatment regimens, such as combination of bicalutamide (antiandrogen agent) and a third-generation aromatase inhibitor, that are reported to be well-tolerated and successful in slowing bone age advancement and preventing progression of virilization. We report here two patients who presented with peripheral precocious puberty and an activating mutation in the LHCGR gene: one with a family history and previously determined mutation and the other without family history and with a novel mutation (c.830G>T). Combination of bicalutamide+anastrozole was ineffective in slowing pubertal progression and bone age. Short-term results were better with ketoconazole.
Male, Aromatase Inhibitors, Infant, Puberty, Precocious, Case Report, Androgen Antagonists, Sequence Analysis, DNA, Anastrozole, Receptors, LH, Triazoles, Tosyl Compounds, Ketoconazole, Mutation, Nitriles, Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inhibitors, Humans, Anilides, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Testosterone
Male, Aromatase Inhibitors, Infant, Puberty, Precocious, Case Report, Androgen Antagonists, Sequence Analysis, DNA, Anastrozole, Receptors, LH, Triazoles, Tosyl Compounds, Ketoconazole, Mutation, Nitriles, Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inhibitors, Humans, Anilides, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Testosterone
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