Endocrinology: Gonadotrophin Deficiency Quiz
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What physical characteristics are commonly observed in all forms of hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism?

  • Tall stature with short arms and legs
  • Short stature with short arms and legs
  • Tall stature with disproportionately long arms and legs (correct)
  • Short stature with disproportionately long arms and legs

    • What is a common characteristic of hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism associated with delayed puberty in boys?

  • Gynaecomastia
  • Klinefelter syndrome (correct)
  • Turner syndrome
  • Cryptorchidism

    • What should be performed in all adolescents with hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism to exclude Turner and Klinefelter syndromes?

  • Ultrasound imaging
  • CT scan
  • Karyotype (correct)
  • Blood glucose test

    • What is the most common cause of delayed puberty in boys?

    <p>Constitutional delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with delayed puberty often causing substantial psychological distress?

    <p>Constitutional delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect should be avoided when considering medical induction of puberty in adolescents?

    <p>Premature fusion of the epiphyses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic observed in all forms of hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism?

    <p>Disproportionately long arms and legs relative to trunk height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which syndrome is commonly associated with hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism in girls?

    <p>Turner syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what group should a karyotype be performed to exclude Turner and Klinefelter syndromes?

    <p>All adolescents with hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is the most common cause of delayed puberty in boys?

    <p>Constitutional delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

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