ea0090p432 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2023
Gilis-Januszewska Aleksandra
, Fleseriu Maria
, Otto Jorgensen Jens
, CJ Yuen Kevin
, Hoybye Charlotte
, Mao Meng
, Kang Jennifer
, Song Wenjie
, Komirenko Allison
, Shu Aimee
, Beckert Michael
Background: Adult GHD results from insufficient growth hormone (GH) secretion from the anterior pituitary gland and may represent either a continuation of childhood-onset GHD or GHD acquired during adulthood. Clinically, adult GHD is associated with central adiposity, decreased lean muscle mass, increased fat mass, decreased bone mineral density, and reduced quality of life. Current standard of care consists of GH replacement via daily injections. Lonapegsomatropin (SKYTROFA; ...