Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism-retinitis pigmentosa syndrome

Definition

A rare endocrine disease characterized by hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (with primary amenorrhea and lack of secondary sexual development) and retinitis pigmentosa. Patients have decreased axillary and pubic hair growth, hypoplastic external genitalia, and small uterus and ovaries. No additional physical development abnormalities or intellectual deficiency are reported. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1981.