Child health- endo Flashcards
1
Q
growth hormone stimulates the release of what and by what?
A
insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1)
by the liver
2
Q
where in the body produces growth hormone
A
pituitary gland
3
Q
what is empty sella syndrome
A
condition where pituitary gland is underdeveloped or damaged
4
Q
clinical features of growth hormone deficiency at birth/in neonates
A
micropenis (in males)
hypogylcaemia
severe jaundice
5
Q
clinical features of growth hormone deficiency in older infants and children
A
poor growth, usually stopping or severely slowing by age 2-3
short stature
slow development of movement and strength
delayed puberty
6
Q
investigations for growth hormone deficiency
A
growth hormone stimulation test
7
Q
management of growth hormone deficiency
A
daily subcutaneous injections of growth hormone (somatropin)
