ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: Growth is a fundamental process in childhood, and growth disorders remain one of the most common reasons for referral to a paediatric endocrinologist. The GH-IGF1 axis plays a major role in the growth phase of childhood, with an important role alongside sex steroids during puberty, while during infancy thyroid hormones and nutrition are vital. Although a rare cause of short stature, GH-IGF1 axis disorders are extremely important because of the ef...