hrp0082p3-d2-859 | Growth (3) | ESPE2014

Response of GH Therapy in Six Children with Achondroplasia

Kim Yoon Jung , Cho Byung Wook , Kim Ji Yoon , Kim Heung Sik , Lee Hee Jung

Background: Achondroplasia is the most common condition characterized by disproportionate short stature. Patients with achondroplasia progressively fall below normal standards for length and height. GH has been widely used to treat short stature with or without GH deficiency (GHD).Objective and hypotheses: The purpose of the present study was to clarify the effectiveness of GH therapy on short stature in achondroplasia.Method: The ...