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Letrozole Significantly Improves Growth Potential in a Pubertal Boy With Growth Hormone Deficiency.

Authors :
Ping Zhou
Bina Shah
Prasad, Kris
David, Raphael
Source :
Pediatrics. Feb2005, Vol. 115 Issue 2, pe245-e248. 4p. 1 Chart, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Clinical experience with using an aromatase inhibitor to suppress estrogen production during puberty for improvement of growth potential in adolescents with short stature is limited. This report documents treatment of such a patient with a combination of growth hormone and letrozole, a third-generation aromatase inhibitor. Our case demonstrates a favorable outcome on a short-term basis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00314005
Volume :
115
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15693116
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2004-1536