Secondary Hypogonadism – clinical case

Authors

  • Odete Gomes Interna do Internato Complementar de Medicina Interna, Serviço de Medicina 2 C, do Hospital Distrital de Leiria
  • Catarina Monteiro Interna do Internato Complementar de Medicina Interna, Serviço de Medicina 2 C, do Hospital Distrital de Leiria
  • José Leite Assistente Graduado de Medicina Interna, Serviço de Medicina 2 C, do Hospital Distrital de Leiria
  • Célio Fernandes Director de Serviço, Serviço de Medicina 2 C, do Hospital Distrital de Leiria

Keywords:

Secondary Hypogonadism, Hyposmia, Kallmann’s Síndrome

Abstract

male, admitted in the Emergency Department with a fl u-like syndrome.
On physical examination hypogonadism was recorded: high-pitched voice, absence of terminal hair and decreased body hair,
decreased muscle mass and fat distribution over hips and chest,
arm span exceeding height, gynaecomastia and micropenis. Hyposmia was also present.
The serum total and free testosterone levels, as well the serum
LH and FSH levels were low, while the others pituitary hormones levels were normal.
It was assumed to be a case of Kallmann’s Syndrome.
The patient started treatment with hCG and his physical appearance changed.
The authors make a brief review of this topic.

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Gomes O, Monteiro C, Leite J, Fernandes C. Secondary Hypogonadism – clinical case. RPMI [Internet]. 2005 Mar. 31 [cited 2024 Dec. 18];12(1):32-6. Available from: https://revista.spmi.pt/index.php/rpmi/article/view/1673

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Vol. 12 No. 1 (2005): Janeiro/ Março

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