Precocious puberty in patients with Pompe disease
Journal
Frontiers in endocrinology
Journal Volume
14
Date Issued
2023
Author(s)
Abstract
The life expectancy of Pompe disease patients has increased due to improved neonatal screening and enzyme replacement therapy. Nevertheless, the potential effect of frequent medical device exposure on pubertal development in these patients is not well understood, so further investigation is warranted.
Subjects
Pompe disease; enzyme replacement therapy; mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate; phthalate exposure; precocious puberty
Type
journal article