hrp0092fc6.5 | Bone, Growth Plate and Mineral Metabolism Session 2 | ESPE2019

No Change in Bone Density During 6 Months Off GH in Adolescents with Severe GHD at Near-Adult Height

Schweizer Roland , Donner Julia , Becker Bettina , Bauer Jana Leonie , Binder Gerhard

Objective: Re-testing of childhood-onset GHD needs discontinuation of GH treatment at near-adult height. We recently reported significant changes of body composition as a consequence of severe GHD during this time period.Aim: Does a 6 month interruption of GH treatment decrease bone quality significantly in patients with severe GHD of adolescence?Patients and Methods: In 90 patient...