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hypogonadotropic hypogonadism 23 with or without anosmia

info · Genetic · ICD-10: Q56.1

A hypogonadotropic hypogonadism that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the LHB gene on chromosome 19q13.

Signs and symptoms

  • Decreased circulating luteinizing hormone level
  • Decreased serum testosterone concentration
  • Decreased circulating dihydrotestosterone concentration
  • Elevated circulating follicle stimulating hormone level
  • Male hypogonadism
  • Sparse pubic hair
  • Azoospermia
  • Sparse axillary hair
  • Gynecomastia
  • Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

Also known as: 46,XY DSD due to LHB deficiency; 46,XY DSD due to luteinizing hormone subunit beta deficiency; 46,XY disorder of sex development due to LHB deficiency; 46,XY disorder of sex development due to luteinizing hormone subunit beta deficiency; Leydig cell hypoplasia due to luteinizing hormone subunit beta deficiency