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New GH-1 gene mutations: expanding the spectrum of causes of isolated growth hormone deficiency.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Dec 2002
Mullis Primus E, Deladoëy Johnny, Dannies Priscilla S
Abstract excerpt
Estimates of the frequency of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) range from 1:4,000 to 1:10,000. Most cases are sporadic and presumed to be secondary to one of a wide variety of causes. However, in families with consanguinity, or when a second case occurs in the same family, a genetic cause may be suspected. Four distinct familial types of isolated GHD (IGHD) have been well differentiated on the basis of...
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