Susan Mary O'Connell

Prof. Susan Mary O'Connell

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Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 November 2020 in Acta Paediatrica
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AKAbhidhamma Kaninde
Abhidhamma Kaninde
MGMariana L. Grace
Mariana L. Grace
CJCaroline Joyce
Caroline Joyce
NTNorman F. Taylor
Norman F. Taylor
LGLea Ghataore
Lea Ghataore
SOSusan Mary O'Connell
Susan Mary O'Connell

21 January 2025 in BMJ Case Reports
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KKKaren J Kelleher
Karen J Kelleher
SGSinead Glackin
Sinead Glackin
JBJennifer J Brady
Jennifer J Brady
SOSusan Mary O'Connell
Susan Mary O'Connell
A boy in mid-childhood presented with right-sided gynaecomastia, which was excised. He represented and, on review by endocrinology, Tanner staging showed stage 2 left-sided glandular breast tissue and some features of virilisation. His testicular volumes remained prepubertal (3 mL). Testicular ultrasound demonstrated irregular echogenic foci bilaterally, and mucosal freckling was noted. A genetic panel confirmed a de novo STK11 variant, pathogenic for Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS). Aromatase inhibition was chosen in preference to left-sided mastectomy. His growth velocity and bone age stabilised, and left-sided breast budding reduced in size. He continues to have a good cosmetic outcome with preserved height potential 5 years later. In this case, to date, treatment with an aromatase inhibitor has negated the need for further surgery. Pseudopuberty in boys with PJS can lead to a diagnostic and treatment challenge. We present a recent case and review the evolving treatment standards and diagnostic strategies.