Comparison of the Effectiveness of Adult Height Prediction Methods in Children with Growth Hormone Deficiency
ENDOCRINE RESEARCH, vol.46, no.3, pp.140-147, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 46 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2021
- Doi Number: 10.1080/07435800.2021.1916029
- Journal Name: ENDOCRINE RESEARCH
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
- Page Numbers: pp.140-147
- Keywords: Adult height estimation, final height, growth hormone treatment, near-adult height, short stature
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: In patients with growth hormone (GH) deficiency, the prediction of adult height before initiation of GH treatment can be helpful to guide clinicians and families. However, data regarding the effectiveness of prediction methods in such patients are limited.