Effects of discontinuation of growth hormone replacement in adult GH-deficient patients: a cohort study and a systematic review of the literature

Author(s):
Appelman-Dijkstra, N.M.; Rijndorp, M.; Biermasz, N.R. (0000-0001-5817-3594); Dekkers, O.M.; Pereira, A.M.
Published
2016
Publication type
Article / Letter to editor

Abstract

Conclusions: In this study, discontinuation of rhGh replacement resulted in metabolic changes only in patients < 60 years after 3 years. Further research warrants to determine the optimal strategies for (dis) continuation of rhGh replacement in adult patients with GHD.

Date issued
2016-06-01
Language
English
Publisher
BIOSCIENTIFICA LTD
Is part of
European Journal of Endocrinology (2016), Vol. 174, no. 6, p. 705-716
hdl
1887/99350
doi
10.1530/EJE-15-1086