hrp0098p2-160 | Growth and Syndromes | ESPE2024

Early Growth Decline in Children with Growth Hormone Deficiency: A Comparative Study with Emphasis on Rapid Catch-Down Growth during early infancy.

Alyafei Fawzia , Soliman Ashraf , Abdulkayoum Anas , Ahmed Shayma , Hamed oor , Elsiddig Sohair , Alaaraj Nada

Introduction: Previous studies have demonstrated varying patterns of growth in children with Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), particularly in the first two years of life, a period crucial for growth and development. This study aims to compare the early growth patterns, specifically the rate of catch-down growth in the initial months post-birth, of children diagnosed with GHD. By juxtaposing our findings with existing literature, we seek to deepen the understan...