A case of pycnodysostosis with growth hormone deficiency

Clin Genet. 1996 Nov;50(5):422-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-0004.1996.tb02400.x.

Abstract

Pycnodysostosis is a skeletal dysplasia characterized by short stature. Treatment of pycnodysostosis with growth hormone (GH) has not been reported so far. We describe a case of pycnodysostosis with growth hormone deficiency in addition to low mean insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) concentration. Complete GH deficiency was determined by two pharmacological provocative tests (insulin and L-dopa). A good height-velocity response was obtained after GH replacement treatment. Pycnodysostosis with GH deficiency and replacement therapy have not been reported previously, to the best of our knowledge.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Dysostoses / diagnostic imaging
  • Dysostoses / genetics
  • Dysostoses / metabolism*
  • Dysostoses / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Foot Deformities, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
  • Growth Disorders / diagnostic imaging
  • Growth Disorders / genetics
  • Growth Disorders / metabolism
  • Growth Disorders / physiopathology
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
  • Human Growth Hormone / deficiency*
  • Humans
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / abnormalities
  • Male
  • Pedigree
  • Radiography
  • Skull / abnormalities
  • Skull / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Human Growth Hormone