Growth Hormone Level in Cystic Fibrosis Children | ||
| The Medical Journal of Cairo University | ||
| Volume 92, Issue 03, March 2024, Pages 241-244 PDF (43.93 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/mjcu.2024.353118 | ||
| Author | ||
| ESLAM S.A. MOHAMED, M.Sc. HEBA ALLAH A. ALI, M.D. EMAN M. FOUDA, M.D.; RANA A.A. MAHMOUD, M.D.; HAYA E.I. AHMED, M.D.; | ||
| The Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Abstract Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a complex and system-ic disorder which is caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. The ab-sence of CFTR and the cAMP-regulated anion channel results in the manifestation of disease, such as failure to thrive and malnutrition. Aim of Study: This study aimed to asses growth hormone levels in CF children. Patients and Methods: This is a case-control study was conducted on 20 cystic fibrosis patients who were compared to 20 apparently healthy control participants. Results: There were no significant differences between pa-tients with normal and low growth hormone levels as regard presenting symptoms or signs. Conclusion: The current results: Growth hormone might decrease in cystic fibrosis children. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Cystic Fibrosis; Growth Hormone | ||
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