title: [Xeroderma pigmentosum and polycystic ovaries. An association not previously described. A case report].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Endocrinología, Hospital General Gregorio Marañón, La Paz, B.C.S. México.
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Meza Mendoza
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jara Albarrán
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Gallego Quintans
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Salmerón de Diego
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Arranz
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Andía
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D014983:Xeroderma Pigmentosum / Q000150:complications*
vernacular_title: Xeroderma pigmentoso y ovarios poliquísticos. Una asociación no descrita. A proposito de un caso.