title: Growth hormone deficiency and combined immunodeficiency.
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.
authors: Department of Immunology, Royal Children's Hospital, Victoria, Australia.
authors: M L
authors: ML
authors: Tang
authors: A S
authors: AS
authors: Kemp
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005192:Family Health; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000172:deficiency* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016511:Severe Combined Immunodeficiency / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics
chemical_list: D013006:Growth Hormone