Letrozole as a booster therapy in growth hormone deficiency.
Indian Pediatr
;
2009 July; 46(7): 625-627
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
A 13 year old boy presented to us with short stature. Evaluation revealed growth hormone (GH) deficiency. He was treated with GH replacement for 10 months and to further boost up the growth potential, an aromatase inhibitor Letrozole was added to GH therapy. After one year of combination therapy, patient had significant improvement in predicted adult height without a negative impact on pubertal progression.
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Triazóis
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Hormônio do Crescimento
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Adolescente
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Inibidores da Aromatase
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Nitrilas
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Inglês
Revista:
Indian Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2009
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