Growth Hormone Deficiency – A Case Report

Authors

  • A Devkota Medical Officer, Department of Paediatrics, Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Jorpati, Kathmandu
  • Satyam Upadhyay Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics, Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Jorpati, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v31i2.3260

Keywords:

growth hormone, pituitary

Abstract

Growth hormone is an anabolic hormone released in pulsatile manner in the circulation. It is one of the uncommon causes of short stature in children and is largely idiopathic. The case report is about a 12 years old boy who presented with short stature. He was diagnosed to have Growth hormone deficiency. Growth hormone was started after diagnosis was made.

Key words: Growth hormone; pituitary.

DOI: 10.3126/jnps.v31i2.3260

J Nep Paedtr Soc 2010;31(2):134-136

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Published

2011-05-06

How to Cite

Devkota, A., & Upadhyay, S. (2011). Growth Hormone Deficiency – A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 31(2), 134–136. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v31i2.3260

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 2 (2011)

Section

Brief Reports/Case Reports/Case Series

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