title: Mauriac syndrome: growth failure and type 1 diabetes mellitus.
abstract: Growth failure in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) can occur for several reasons. Mauriac syndrome is a rare cause of severe growth failure in T1DM. There may be different forms and etiologies involved in Mauriac syndrome. However, there are common features noted in these patients. We have compiled a review of cases reported in English in the last 30 years. With adequate insulin treatment there is reversal of growth failure and hepatomegaly if present. However, overly aggressive insulin delivery could result in rapid deterioration of diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy. Close monitoring of growth and pubertal maturation in children with T1DM is essential.
authors.affiliation: Rhode Island Hospital/Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University Providence, RI 02903, USA.
authors.forename: Mimi S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Quintos
mesh_terms: D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D002648:Child; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications*; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose