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Palmert MR, Dunkel L. Clinical practice. Delayed puberty. N Engl J Med. 2012 Feb 2;366(5):443-53. Abstract
Howard SR, Dunkel L. The genetic basis of delayed puberty. Neuroendocrinology. 2018;106(3):283-91.Full text Abstract
Marshall WA, Tanner JM. Variations in pattern of pubertal changes in girls. Arch Dis Child. 1969 Jun;44(235):291-303.Full text Abstract
Marshall WA, Tanner JM. Variations in the pattern of pubertal changes in boys. Arch Dis Child. 1970 Feb;45(239):13-23.Full text Abstract
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