title: [GH treatment in patients with idiopathic short stature].
abstract: Growth hormone has been used in the treatment of patients with idiopathic short stature. Clinical and laboratory criteria are discussed, taking into consideration the indication of GH and the evaluation of its efficacy and individual responsiveness. Anthropometric, psychosocial, ethical, and also cost/benefit aspects must be considered before GH prescription in idiopathic short stature patients.
authors.affiliation: Laboratório de Medicina Molecular, Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Santa Casa de São Paulo, SP, Brazil. carloslongui@msn.com
authors.forename: Carlos Alberto
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Longui
mesh_terms: D001827:Body Height / Q000187:drug effects*; D004392:Dwarfism / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000191:economics / Q000235:genetics; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D019382:Human Growth Hormone / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D011627:Puberty
chemical_list: D019382:Human Growth Hormone