[Xeroderma pigmentosum and polycystic ovaries. An association not previously described. A case report].
The case is presented of an 18 year old female patient who was diagnosed at the age of 2 of Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP), and that at the age of 17 presented amenorrhea and hirsutism with 18 months evolution, and diagnosed of polycystic ovaries (PCO). The possible causes of this rare association which has not been previously described are discussed.
Meza Mendoza
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Servicio de Endocrinología, Hospital General Gregorio Marañón, La Paz, B.C.S. México.
Jara Albarrán
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Gallego Quintans
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JR
Salmerón de Diego
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J
Arranz
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Andía
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D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D014983:Xeroderma Pigmentosum / Q000150:complications*
Xeroderma pigmentoso y ovarios poliquísticos. Una asociación no descrita. A proposito de un caso.