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Original Article
Endocrinology
Final height of Korean patients with early treated congenital hypothyroidism
Jiyun Lee, Jeongho Lee, Dong Hwan Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2018;61(7):221-225.   Published online July 15, 2018

Purpose: Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is the most common endocrine disorder in children. Thyroid hormone deprivation results not only in mental retardation but also growth retardation. This study investigates the final height (FH) in Korean patients with CH detected by newborn screening and examines factors that may affect the FH. Methods: The medical records of Korean CH patients (n=45) were reviewed. The...
Final height of patients with congenital heart disease
Soon Ju Lee, Young Kuk Cho, Jae Sook Ma
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2010;53(2):203-209.   Published online February 15, 2010
Purpose : Growth impairment is usually observed in children with congenital heart disease (CHD). Studies on the final height and weight of this population are insufficient. Our aim was to evaluate the final height of children with CHD and to identify the relationship between CHD and growth. Methods : We recorded the values of final height and weights of 105 CHD...
A study and the growth and the development of microvascular complications in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Young Ah Lee, Kyong-Ah Yun, Choong Ho Shin, Sei Won Yang
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(2):190-197.   Published online February 15, 2007
Purpose : Reduced growth and microvascular complications have been recognized as consequences of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). We assessed the effect of T1DM on growth and factors associated with the development of microvascular complications. Methods : We conducted a retrospective longitudinal evaluation of 154 patients above 16 years of age. We analyzed factors which affect final height standard deviation scores...
Final Height in Idiopathic Growth Hormone(GH) Deficient Children Treated with GH
Byung Churl Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1999;42(6):852-857.   Published online June 15, 1999
Purpose : Improved adult height is a major goal in the treatment of children with short stature due to GH deficiency(GHD). The purpose of this study was to evaluate final height in idiopathic GH deficient children after long-term GH treatment Methods : GHD was diagnosed in 9 male patients by at least two stimulation tests(maximum GH level≤5ng/ml). Other pituitary functions were...
Growth Pattern and Final Height in Congeital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Ho Seong Kim, Duk Hi Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1993;36(10):1359-1365.   Published online October 15, 1993
Clinical characteristics and growth pattern were evaluated in 42 patients with classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia treated since diagnosis. And final height was evaluated in 16 patients who had reached final adult height with regard to clinical form, degree of hormonal control, and age of initial treatment. The results were as follows; 1) Among 42 patients with classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia, the male...