ea0099p125 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2024
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...