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Letter regarding "Prevalence of growth hormone deficiency in previously GH‐treated young adults with Prader‐Willi syndrome" by Donze et al

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Firstly, a dysfunction of the hypothalamus is generally accepted in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). In addition to the often present obesity, this complicates evaluation for GH deficiency as most GH stimulation… Click to show full abstract

Firstly, a dysfunction of the hypothalamus is generally accepted in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). In addition to the often present obesity, this complicates evaluation for GH deficiency as most GH stimulation tests including the GHRH-arginine test stimulate secretion of GH from the pituitary. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Keywords: letter regarding; willi syndrome; prader willi; deficiency; prevalence growth; regarding prevalence

Journal Title: Clinical Endocrinology
Year Published: 2019

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