ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: Idiopathic short stature (ISS) is characterized by a reduced height (at least 2 standard deviation scores [SDS]) from expected norms based on age, sex, and population-specific height standards in the absence of growth hormone (GH) deficiency or other known etiologies. ISS is a registered indication for GH therapy in USA but not in Europe. The psychosocial burden of ISS remains underexplored, including its impact on quality of life. Using National...