hrp0097p2-143 | Growth and Syndromes | ESPE2023

Improving detection of rare overgrowth syndromes referred to the endocrinology ward for analysis of acromegaly

van Essen Trui , Rosenberg Anna , de Herder Wouter , Jan van der Lelij Aart , de Graaff Laura

Background: In our center for adults with rare genetic syndromes, we see adolescents and young adults with overgrowth syndromes, among others. In our 'general endocrinology' outpatient clinic, we also see patients with overgrowth, but in these cases the overgrowth is due to excess of growth hormone (GH). Our clinical impression is that the differentiation between the two is often challenging. Therefore, we believe it is important to emphasize the dif...