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ACAN Gene Mutations in Short Children Born SGA and Response to Growth Hormone Treatment.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 May 2017
van der Steen Manouk, Pfundt Rolph, Maas Stephan J W H, Bakker-van Waarde Willie M, Odink Roelof J, Hokken-Koelega Anita C S
Abstract excerpt
Background: Some children born small for gestational age (SGA) show advanced bone age (BA) maturation during growth hormone (GH) treatment. ACAN gene mutations have been described in children with short stature and advanced BA. Objective: To determine the presence of ACAN gene mutations in short SGA children with advanced BA and assess the response to GH treatment. Methods: BA assessment in 290 GH-treated SGA...
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