title: Exercise test for growth hormone deficiency.
abstract: An exercise test measuring energy expenditure was performed on a bicycle ergometer by 98 patients in the outpatient clinic. Results concordant with the final diagnosis were obtained in 89% of the 75 children referred because of short stature and in 65% of the 23 children with associated chronic disorders.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D005080:Exercise Test; D005260:Female; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000097:blood / Q000172:deficiency*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D013006:Growth Hormone