A 7-year-old female has recently developed pubic and axillary hair without breast development. Her bone age is consistent with her chronological age, and a pediatric endocrinologist has diagnosed idiopathic premature adrenarche. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner will monitor this child for which condition?

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Idiopathic premature adrenarche is a benign condition that involves the premature development of pubic and/or axillary hair without other signs of puberty. It is typically a self-limited condition and does not typically require medical treatment. However, it is important to monitor these children for the development of other conditions that may be associated with early pubertal changes, such as polycystic ovary syndrome. Adrenal tumors and congenital adrenal hyperplasia are less likely in the absence of other signs or symptoms, and type 1 diabetes mellitus is not typically associated with early pubertal changes.

A 7-Year-Old Female Has Recently Developed Pubic and Axillary Hair