IMPE Abstracts

During transition phase, pituitary hormones, particularly GH, play a relevant role on body composition and bone maturation. Aim: to evaluate the effect of rhGH discontinuation during this period, particularly regarding time without treatment, IGF1 levels and the presence of hydrocortisone concomitant therapy on body composition and bone mass. Fourteen transition GHD patients (females:7) were evaluated by dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) after a period of discontinuation. Multip...