hrp0095fc7.3 | Growth and Syndromes | ESPE2022
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...