Different Faces of Minipuberty in Preterm Twin Girls: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Minipuberty (MP) consists of a postnatal activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, which occurs physiologically during the first months of life. In preterm infants, MP might lead to stronger hormonal stimulation, but specific literature is still scarce. We present the case of a pa...

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Main Authors: Giorgia Pepe, Mariarosa Calafiore, Maria Rosa Velletri, Domenico Corica, Alessandra Li Pomi, Malgorzata Wasniewska, Tommaso Aversa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/2/517