hrp0082p1-d3-170 | Growth (2) | ESPE2014
Rooman Raoul
, France Annick
, Heinrichs Claudine
, Tenoutasse Sylvie
, Brachet Cecile
, Cools Martine
, De Waele Kathleen
, Masa Guy
, Lebrethon Marie-Christine
, Bourguignon Jean-Pierre
, Gies Inge
, Van Besien Jesse
, De Rycke Christine
, De Schepper Jean
Background: A combination of GH and a GnRH agonist is sometimes used to improve adult height in children with a poor height prediction, only few studies support this.Study design: In this multicenter study, 24 short girls in early puberty, with a bone age below 12.0 years, an adult height prediction below 151.0 cm and normal body proportions were treated with GH (Zomacton) transjections 50 μg/kg per day and triptorelin (Decapeptyl) i.m. (3.75 mg/mon...