June 29, 2018Open Access

Diagnosis of GH Deficiency as a Late Effect of Radiotherapy in Survivors of Childhood Cancers

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The diagnostic accuracy of various dynamic tests for GHD in CCSs appears to follow the same patterns as those in non-CCSs. Interpreting GHRH stimulation is a challenge given the primarily hypothalamic dysfunction in CCSs. IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 perform poorly in this population.

Diagnosis of GH Deficiency as a Late Effect of Radiotherapy in Survivors of Childhood Cancers

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