The effect of growth hormone treatment on bone mineral density in prepubertal girls with Turner syndrome: a multicentre prospective clinical trial

Aycan, Zehra; Çetinkaya, Ergun; Darendeliler, Fatma; Vidinlisan, Sadi; Bas, FİRDEVS; Bideci, Aysun; Demirel, Fatma; DARCAN, ŞÜKRAN; Buyukgebiz, Atilla; Yıldız, Metin; Berberoglu, Merih; Bundak, Ruveyde

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2265.2007.03107.x

The effect of growth hormone treatment on bone mineral density in prepubertal girls with Turner syndrome: a multicentre prospective clinical trial

Aycan Z., Çetinkaya E., Darendeliler F. F., Vidinlisan S., Bas F., Bideci A., ...More

CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY, vol.68, no.5, pp.769-772, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 68 Issue: 5
Publication Date: 2008
Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1365-2265.2007.03107.x
Journal Name: CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.769-772
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background Patients with Turner syndrome (TS) are treated with GH to increase adult height. Although it is well established that GH promotes longitudinal bone growth, the effects of GH treatment on bone density are less clear.