hrp0084p2-529 | Puberty | ESPE2015

Doppler Evaluation of the Uterine Artery for the Diagnosis and Follow-Up of Patients with Precocious Puberty

Linares Jeannette , Espinoza Anibal , Riquelme Joel , Avila Alejandra , Cassorla Fernando

Background: Pelvic ultrasound is used for the diagnosis and follow-up of girls with precocious puberty (PP). This tool may be somewhat misleading, because during treatment some patients may persist with pubertal uterine and ovarian anatomy. Oestrogens decrease the resistance of the uterine arteries, so Doppler evaluation of these vessels might be a useful complementary exam to determine the effects of treatment in these patients.Objective and hypotheses:...