Growth hormone deficiency and the transition from pediatric to adult care

CONCLUSION: Patients with isolated idiopathic GHD in childhood are a special group who must be reevaluated for GHD as many of them have normal GH provocative tests upon retesting after puberty. Patients who confirm the persistence of GHD in the transition period should maintain rhGH replacement in order to reach an ideal peak bone mass, satisfactory body composition, lipid and glucose profiles, and quality of life.PMID:33773961 | DOI:10.1016/j.jped.2021.02.007
Source: Jornal de Pediatria - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research