Lipoprotein(a) levels in girls with premature adrenarche
JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH, vol.44, no.3, pp.138-142, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 44 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2008
- Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2007.01210.x
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.138-142
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Aim: Elevated lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) level is a risk factor for cardiovasculary disease (CVD). Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have higher Lp(a) and risk for CVD than controls. The girls with premature adrenarche (PA) were shown to share similar hormonal/metabolic properties with PCOS. We compared Lp(a) levels in PA, with healthy and PCOS girls.