Scientific Programme & Abstracts from the International Meeting in Pediatric Endocrinology (IMPE)

impe0096ep46 | GH and IGFs | IMPE2023

Pituitary Abnormality in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

Yu Jeesuk , Jun Jeong Hyeon , Rye Kim Jeong

Introduction: Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is characterized by short stature due to inadequate secretion of growth hormone (GH). Growth hormone stimulation test (GHST) can be used in diagnosing GHD. It is important to evaluate intracranial abnormality even though the incidence is not high. The study was aimed to find the incidence and predicting factors of pituitary abnormality in pediatric GHD in a single tertiary center.<s...