Growth hormone deficiency and combined immunodeficiency

M L Tang; A S Kemp

doi:10.1136/adc.68.2.231

Growth hormone deficiency and combined immunodeficiency

Arch Dis Child. 1993 Feb;68(2):231-2. doi: 10.1136/adc.68.2.231.

Authors

M L Tang¹, A S Kemp

Affiliation

¹ Department of Immunology, Royal Children's Hospital, Victoria, Australia.

Abstract

The first description of an association of isolated growth hormone deficiency (IGHD) and combined immunodeficiency is presented. The findings suggest that IGHD should be considered as a cause of short stature in children with combined immunodeficiency before attributing growth retardation to infection.

Publication types

Case Reports
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Child, Preschool
Family Health
Growth Hormone / deficiency*
Growth Hormone / therapeutic use
Humans
Male
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency / complications*
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency / genetics

Substances

Growth Hormone