Diagnosis of growth hormone (GH) deficiency: comparison of pituitary stalk interruption syndrome and transient GH deficiency

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Most patients with childhood non-organic growth hormone (GH) deficiency (GHD) produce a normal GH peak as young adults. Our objectives were to better define this transient GHD and evaluate the factors influencing the growth response...

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Main Authors: Brauner Raja, Souberbielle Jean-Claude, Trivin Christine, Marcu Mariana, Louvel Murielle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/9/29