hrp0082p2-d3-443 | Growth Hormone (2) | ESPE2014

The Effect of Two Different GH Dosages on Final Height and Bone Geometry

Lupi Fiorenzo , Bozzola Mauro , Buzi Fabio , Longhi Silvia , Mascolo Amelia , Pilotta Alba , Porto Rossella , Ruffinazzi Giulia , Zattoni Valentina , Radetti Giorgio

Background: GH has a strong positive influence on bone stimulating both bone elongation and increase in size by enhancing the accrual of trabecular and cortical bone up to the attainment of peak bone mass in young adult.Aim of the study: We compared the effect of two different GH dosages on statural growth and bone geometry in two groups of GH-deficient children at final height. Data has been collected retrospectively from 1994 to 2013.<p class="abst...