ea0093oc53 | Oral communication 8: Interdisciplinary Endocrinology and Environment, Society and Governance | EYES2023
Ferrigno Rosario
, Savanelli Maria Cristina
, Cioffi Daniela
, Pellino Valeria
, Klain Antonella
Children born small for gestational age (SGA) not showing catch-up growth in early life may show decreased growth rate and adult height and worse metabolic profile compared to general population. In these patients, growth hormone (GH) treatment showed positive effects on growth rate and metabolic profile, with good tolerability. The aim of the study was to evaluate auxological and metabolic effects and safety of GH treatment in SGA children. Study included 34 SGA children (15 ...