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hrp0095fc7.3 | Growth and Syndromes | ESPE2022

Italian long-term data on efficacy and safety of rhGH therapy in children with SHOX deficiency: the final report of a national survey performed into ISPED Growth Study Group.

Bruzzi Patrizia , Vannelli Silvia , Scarano Emanuela , Elisabeth Maria , Parpagnoli Maria , Salerno Mariacarolina , Secco Andrea , Andrea Trettene Adolfo , Wasniewska Malgorzata , Pitea Marco , Faienza Mariafelicia , Delvecchio Maurizio , Corciulo Nicola , Tornese Gianluca , Filomena Madeo Simona , Iughetti Lorenzo

Background: Among children with idiopathic short stature, Italian data reported a prevalence of short stature homeobox-containing gene (SHOX) deficiency disorders (SHOX-D) near to 1/1.000-2.000 (1.1-15%) with a wide phenotypic spectrum. Current guidelines support recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) therapy in SHOX-D children, but long-term data are still lacking. This national survey aims to evaluate long-term efficacy and safety of rhGH therapy in Italian...

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Italian long-term data on efficacy and safety of rhGH therapy in children with SHOX deficiency: the final report of a national survey performed into ISPED Growth Study Group.

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