ESPE Abstracts

Aim of the study: To evaluate the clinical characteristics and treatment efficacy of patients with severe primary IGF-1 deficiency (PSIGFD) using a recombinant IGF-1 (rhIGF-1).Objectives of the study: To examine the clinical characteristics of patients with PSIGFD before starting treatment with a rIGF-1. To assess the height changes in patients with PSIGFD, before and after treatment with a rhIGF-1. To analyze the clinic...

Introduction: Noonan syndrome-like syndrome with loose anagen hair (NSLH) is a RASopathy due to a missense mutation in the SHOCK2 gene. NSLH is distinguished by facial dysmorphisms, growth retardation, various neurocognitive impairment, and cardiac defects. Extremely short stature is frequently observed in patients with SHOC2 gene mutation. Treatment by growth hormone (GH) due to moderate GH deficiency or IGF-1 due to GH insensitivity may be insufficient. We r...