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ea0099p125 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2024

Consensus and controversies on the diagnosis of GH-deficiency in children and adults - A Delphi survey by the GH research society

C. Arlien-Soborg Mai , Radovick Sally , Cristina da Silva Boguszewski Margaret , Bidlingmaier Martin , Johannsson Gudmundur , R. Hoffman Andrew , Otto Jorgensen Jens

Background: Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a rare disorder characterized by pronounced and symptomatic hypo secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary gland. Biochemical tests are used as part of the diagnosis in both children and adults but controversies remain as regards whom, when, and how to test, and also how to interpret a given biochemical test result.Aim: To map the current clinical practice of GHD diagnosing in children and...

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Consensus and controversies on the diagnosis of GH-deficiency in children and adults - A Delphi survey by the GH research society

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