hrp0082p3-d2-849 | Growth (3) | ESPE2014

GH Therapy in Prepubertal Children: Results After 4 Years

Galesanu Corina , Loghin Andra Iulia , Grozavu Ilinka , Apostu Luminita , Ungureanu Didona , Galesanu Mihail Romeo

Background: GH therapy is being used worldwide to improve height outcome in children with GH deficiency (GHD), with minimal serious side effects. Early diagnosis and therapy initiation optimize growth outcomes.Objectives: To evaluate growth and safety during the first 4 years of GH treatment in 33 GHD children.Methods: We reviewed clinical data of 33 prepubertal children (23 boys and ten girls): 30 with isolated GH deficiency (IGHD...