hrp0086p2-p863 | Syndromes: Mechanisms and Management P2 | ESPE2016

Quality of Life in Growth Hormone Treated Children and Adolescents with Growth Hormone Deficiency and Smallness for Gestational Age

De Schepper Jean , Van der Straaten Saskia , Reynaert Nele , France Annick , Gies Inge , Parent Anne-Simon , Beauloye Veronique , Massa Guy , Beckers Dominique , Heinrichs Claudine , Logghe Karl , Depoorter Sylvia , Thomas Murielle , Verlinde Franciska , Vanderfaeillie Johan

Background: The potential benefit of growth hormone (GH) therapy on health-related QOL (HQoL) of children with short stature related to GH deficiency (GHD) or smallness for gestational age (SGA) has not been well documented.Objective and hypotheses: Our objective was to assess potential disease and treatment related predictors for a poor HQoL in GH treated children. Children with male gender, SGA disorder, greater height deficit at start of GH and poor h...