A case of pycnodysostosis with growth hormone deficiency
Articles > Article ยท 1996
Authors: Siikran Darcan, Mete AKISU, Baha Taneli, Gaye Kendir
Clinical Genetics, International, 1996, vol 50, pp 422-425
DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0004.1996.tb02400.x
Summary
Pycnodysostosis is a skeletal dysplasia characterized by short stature. Treatment of pycnodysostosis with growth hormone (GH) has not been reported so far. We describe a case of pycnodysostosis with growth hormone deficiency in addition to low mean insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) concentration. Complete GH deficiency was determined by two pharmacological provocative tests (insulin and L-dopa). A good height-velocity response was obtained after GH replacement treatment. Pycnodysostosis with GH deficiency and replacement therapy have not been reported previously, to the best of our knowledge.