Intrauterine Growth Retardation and Early Adolescent Growth Spurt in Two Sisters

Abstract

Two sisters who presented with a similar growth pattern are described. They delivered with idiopathic intrauterine growth retardation and had an early adolescent growth spurt. The physical and endocrine findings suggested a potential relationship between intrauterine growth retardation and early puberty.

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