Long-term effects of growth hormone (GH) on bone mineral status and bone turnover markers in patients with isolated GH deficiency and multiple pituitary hormone deficiency

Gonc E. N., Kandemir N.

CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY, vol.66, no.5, pp.672-677, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 66 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1365-2265.2007.02799.x
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.672-677
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective This study was designed to assess the long-term effects of growth hormone (GH) replacement therapy on bone mass and bone turnover markers in children with isolated GH deficiency (IGHD) and multiple pituitary hormone deficiency (MPHD).