ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Growth hormone
;
Hypothalamus
;
Ring chromosome
;
Short stature
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We report on a boy with a ring 18 chromosome associated with hypothalamic growth hormone (GH) deficiency. A 12-month trial of GH replacement therapy (0.5 U/kg/week) resulted in a marked growth acceleration. Our findings emphasise the need of evaluating GH secretion in patients with abnormalities of the 18 chromosome.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01959220
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