hrp0092p1-362 | GH and IGFs (2) | ESPE2019

Sequencing Approach to Identify Candidate Genes Involved in Short Stature

Formicola Daniela , Pagliazzi Angelica , Peluso Francesca , Cardinale Antonella , Capasso Mario , Iolascon Achille , Tiberi Lucia , Vergani Debora , Vanderwert Fiorenza Irushani , Ricci Franco , Giglio Sabrina , Stagi Stefano

Background/Aims: Short stature is a common reason for presentation to paediatric endocrinology clinics. Getting to a diagnosis of short stature is a multi-step, complex process of tests that only in a few cases save a diagnosis. As genetic plays a strong role in height, we sought to identify known and novel genetic causes of short stature.Methods: We recruited 18 children with severe short stature, we conducted whole exo...