hrp0086p2-p687 | Growth P2 | ESPE2016

Diagnostic Value of Growth Hormone Stimulation Test for Growth Hormone Deficiency in Short Children

Jeong Seung Yeon , Lee Seung Ho , Yu Jeesuk

Background: It is important to find and manage the cause of short stature in children. GH stimulation test is considered as a ‘gold standard’ for the diagnosis of GH deficiency (GHD), and several pharmacologic agents including insulin, glucagon, L-dopa, or clonidine are used for GH stimulation test (GHST). However, diagnostic value, sensitivity or specificity of each GHST is not clear.Objective and hypotheses: This study was desi...