Saturday, May 9, 2009

What is kallaman sundrome?

It is a genetic disorder and the most common form of isolated gonadotropin deficiency.

CAUSE:There is gene deletion from the short arm of chromosme X.

There may be associated underdevlopement of olfactory lobes.so there is anosmia.

presentation of patient:

patient may present with one of below compaints:

  • infertility
  • delayed puberty.
  • mental retardation,
  • skeletal abmormalities
  • renal problems
  • depression etc..

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