Question
A girl, 8 years and 2 months old, discovers a hard lump on her right breast. Examination reveals that her bone age is larger than her actual age. She asks whether this is a sign of precocious puberty.
Answer
Precocious puberty is a common disease in clinical outpatients, with various causes and can be classified into true, incomplete, and false types. Based on the patient’s condition, at 8 years and 2 months old, her bone age shows as 9.6 years, and a hard lump can be felt on her right breast. It is recommended to consult a pediatric endocrinology specialist, undergo sexual hormone level tests, and if necessary, have a brain MRI scan. In addition, attention should be paid to diet and health education.