Secondary hypogonadism following hand, foot, and mouth disease in an adult: a case report and review of literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous reports have described hypogonadism associated with virus infection such as hantavirus, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2). However, to our best knowledge there has been no case report of secondary hypogonadism following hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD).

Case presentation

A previously healthy 28-year-old man with no history of major physical and psychological trauma, presented with bilateral gynecomastia and erectile dysfunction 2 weeks after HFMD. Laboratory testament showed the level of gonadotropin hormones declined. Imaging examination demonstrated no major abnormal change in pituitary or reproductive system. The diagnosis of hypogonadism was established. Then the patient was ordered

SUBMITTER: Chen Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8760742 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature