hrp0095rfc10.1 | GH and IGFs | ESPE2022

Clinical and biochemical predictors of Permanent Growth Hormone Deficiency (PGHD) at retesting

Petraroli Maddalena , Messina Giulia , Gnocchi Margherita , Lattanzi Claudia , D'Alvano Tiziana , Argentiero Alberto , Neglia Cosimo , Dora Patianna Viviana , Maria Roberta Esposito Susanna , Elisabeth Street Maria

Background and Aims: Retesting subjects treated with GH throughout childhood at attainment of final height is of importance to identify those having pGHD and needing replacement treatment during transition years and adulthood, and to avoid overtreatment of GH sufficient subjects. This study aimed at evaluating the clinical and biochemical features of patients diagnosed of isolated idiopathic (II) GHD in childhood at retesting to verify the prevalence of perman...