hrp0097p2-222 | Growth and Syndromes | ESPE2023

Height control using estradiol valerate considering chronological and bone age in patient with Marfan Syndrome

Kim Insung , Hwang JiHoon , Sung Juyoung , Eun Kim Sung , Lee Dong-Yun , Kim Min-Sun , Yoon Cho Sung , Jin Dong-Kyu , Seok Choi Doo

Introduction: Estrogen treatment can be used for pediatric patients with Marfan syndrome who wish to control the rate of excessive height growth. However, the appropriate timing of treatment initiation is controversial and studies were limited. In this study, the authors aimed to find out when the initiation of estradiol therapy is most appropriate for controlling height growth rate in patients with Marfan syndrome.Methods:</stro...