Hypogonadism + Anosmia

Ahmed-USMLE · **Tweet this Post!** #1 02-13-2010

Kallman syndrome which is due to hypothalamic defect in producing GnRH and thereby causing hypogonadotrophic hypogondism and a congenital loss of smell (Anosmia) is a characterisitc syndrome that is commonly asked about in the USMLE.
Low LH, Low FSH, Low Testosterone, Males and females, & Normal stature (as opposed to Klinefilter) are other features of Kallman.

tomymajor · **Tweet this Post!** #2 02-13-2010

Kallman--> 2ry hypogonadism ---> decresese FSH, LH, Androgen
Klinefelter's--> 1ry hypogonadim ---> increased FSH,LH, decreased Androgen

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