ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: The relationship between the level of vitamin D and the IGF1 is complex. A normal level of vitamin D is necessary for good bone growth. On the other hand, the normal growth process is affected by the excess or the deficit of growth hormone. Thus, the main purpose of our work is to demonstrate the particularity of the vitamin D status of patients with growth hormone deficiency compared to other causes of short stature.<stron...

Introduction: Statural delay is a common reason for consultation in Endocrinology. It is defined as a length less than 2 DS or a slowdown in growth rate. Etiological research involves anamnestic and clinical data. The biological and radiological explorations permitted to select a primary or secondary etiology taking into account the frequency of idiopathic stature delay. The aim of our work is to analyze the clinical, etiological and evolutionary profile of st...