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Evidence for a continuum of genetic, phenotypic, and biochemical abnormalities in children with growth hormone insensitivity.
Endocrine reviews - 1 Aug 2011
David Alessia, Hwa Vivian, Metherell Louise A, Netchine Irène, Camacho-Hübner Cecilia, Clark Adrian J L, Rosenfeld Ron G, Savage Martin O
Abstract excerpt
GH insensitivity (GHI) presents in childhood as growth failure and in its severe form is associated with dysmorphic and metabolic abnormalities. GHI may be caused by genetic defects in the GH-IGF-I axis or by acquired states such as chronic illness. This article discusses the former category. The field of GHI due to mutations affecting GH action has evolved considerably since the original description of the...
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