hrp0097rfc4.4 | Growth and syndromes (to include Turner syndrome) | ESPE2023

Genetic findings in short Turkish children born to consanguineous parents

Joustra Sjoerd , Isik Emregul , M. Wit Jan , Catli Gonul , Anik Ahmet , Haliloglu Belma , Kandemir Nurgun , Ozsu Elif , Hendriks Yvonne , de Bruin Christiaan , Kant Sarina , Campos-Barros Angel , Challis Rachel , Parry David , Harley Margaret , Jackson Andrew , Losekoot Monique , van Duyvenvoorde Hermine

Objective: To describe clinical, laboratory and genetic characteristics of 42 short children from 34 consanguineous Turkish families.Design: Descriptive case series.Methods: After collecting clinical information, DNA samples were analysed in three European laboratories. In 18 children (12 families) suspected of a genetic defect in the growth hormone (GH)-insulin-like growth factor ...