Primary growth hormone insensitivity (Laron syndrome) and acquired hypothyroidism: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Primary growth hormone resistance or growth hormone insensitivity syndrome, also known as Laron syndrome, is a hereditary disease caused by deletions or different types of mutations in the growth hormone receptor gene or by post-re...

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Main Authors: Corneli Ginevra, Aimaretti Gianluca, Curtò Lorenzo, Santarpia Libero, Cotta Oana R, Trimarchi Francesco, Cannavò Salvatore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/5/1/301