hrp0089p1-p156 | GH & IGFs P1 | ESPE2018

The Effect of Growth Hormone Treatment in Children after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Hoekx CA , Bresters D , Le Cessie S , Scholte C , Oostdijk W , Hannema SE

Background: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has become more common in treating malignant and nonmalignant diseases in children. However, HSCT is associated with several late effects that can impair growth, like insufficient growth hormone (GH) secretion, hypogonadism and growth plate damage. Growth hormone treatment (GHRx) is offered but limited data are available on its effect on adult height.Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of GH...