Open AccessLong-Term Impact of GH Treatment during Childhood on Body Composition and Fat Distribution in Young Adults Born SGA
Author(s) -
P. E. Breukhoven,
Gerthe F. Kerkhof,
M. van Dijk,
Anita Hokken-Koelega
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2011-1658
Subject(s) - small for gestational age , discontinuation , endocrinology , medicine , lean body mass , short stature , body mass index , young adult , gestational age , body weight , biology , pregnancy , genetics
GH treatment of short children born small for gestational age (SGA) results in a decline in fat mass (FM) and an increase in lean body mass (LBM). It is, however, unknown whether these changes persist into adulthood.
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