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Potential clinical, radiological, and biological predictors of CNS abnormalities were assessed by univariate and multivariate analyses. A diagnosis tree aiming for 100% sensitivity for the detection of CNS abnormalities was constructed and was tested on a validation population (39 idiopathic, 3 revealing CNS abnormalities).<\/jats:p>\n               <jats:p>Results. Applying the Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society recommendations, 2 of 11 girls with CPP that revealed CNS abnormalities would not have been considered to require brain imaging. Independent predictors of CNS abnormalities were age at onset of puberty &amp;lt;6 years (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 6.7; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.5\u201329), lack of pubic hair at diagnosis (AOR: 7.7; 95% CI: 1.8\u201333), and estradiol &amp;gt;110 pmol\/L (AOR: 4.1, 95% CI: 1.0\u201317). The diagnosis tree that was constructed on the basis of these predictors had 100% sensitivity and 56% specificity for the validation population.<\/jats:p>\n               <jats:p>Conclusion. The identification of girls who have CPP and require cerebral imaging seems possible on the basis of validated, simple, and reproducible predictors: age and estradiol. 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