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ea0029p1108 | Neuroendocrinology | ICEECE2012

Oligogenicity in the idiopathic central hypogonadism

Bonomi M. , Libri D. , Pincelli A. , Guizzardi F. , Maiolo E. , Maghnie M. , Krausz C. , Persani L. , On behalf of the Italian Network for ICH

Introduction: ICH is a rare and heterogeneous condition due to defects of GnRH secretion or action. Recent data indicate that ICH, though characterized by a strong genetic component, is a disease of multifactorial origin. Indeed, digenic defects have been described as a possible pathogenic explanation for ICH.Subjects: We present two familial cases with particular clinical and genetic profiles, out of a cohort of 300 ICH patients.R...