Stimulated GH levels during the transition phase in Prader –Willi syndrome

ConclusionOur study shows that about 20% of patients with PWS fulfilled the criteria for GHD during the transitional age, suggesting the need of an integrated analysis of GH/IGF-I axis, in the context of the general clinical picture and other endocrine abnormalities, in all subjects after attainment of final stature.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research