Gonadotrofinas suprimidas como signo de alarma detumor extragonadal en un adolescente con síndromede Klinefelter

Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria 2026 Open access

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Authors: Guillermo Alonso, María F Kuspiel, Yamila Fittipaldi, Marina Troiano, Delia P. Streitenberger
DOI: 10.5546/aap.2025-10916
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Abstract

Patients with Klinefelter syndrome have an increased risk of certain neoplasms, particularly germ cell tumors, especially those located outside the gonads. We report a case of a mediastinal germ cell tumor in an adolescent patient. The diagnosis was reached based on unusual gonadotropin values.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Testicular diseases and treatments Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities Sexual Differentiation and Disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria
Volume
124
Issue
5
Pages
e202510916–e202510916
Publication date
4 March 2026
Language
EN