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ea0037ep124 | Steroids, development and paediatric endocrinology | ECE2015

Haploinsufficiency of the SHOX gene associated with mosaicism 45,X/46,XY with chromosome Y ring as causes of delayed growth and puberty

Martins Diana , Baptista Carla , Bastos Margarida , Garabal Ana , Sa Joaquim , Moreno Carolina , Guelho Daniela , Vicente Nuno , Cardoso Luis , Balsa Margarida , Oliveira Diana , Carrilho Francisco

Introduction: The height growth is regulated by multiple factors, including specific genetic mutations that ensure correct differentiation and proliferation of chondrocytes. We present a case of double association of haploinsufficiency of the SHOX gene with a mosaic 45,X/46,X,r(Y) karyotype responsible for growth and pubertal delay.Case: Male patient, observed in endocrinology consultation at age of 12, with constitutional delay of grow...