Growth Hormone Deficiency in a Patient with Becker Muscular Dystrophy: A Pediatric Case Report

Abstract

Objective. To describe a biochemical growth hormone (GH) deficiency and to evaluate therapeutic result in a six-year-old male with Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD).Methods. GH peak was evaluated after response to arginine and insulin. Bone age was evaluated according to Greulich and Pyle method.Results. The GH-supplementary therapy was very effective in terms of growth gain.Conclusion. The possibility of a growth hormone deficiency and treatment with GH in patients with BMD cannot be excluded, especially considering the good therapeutic response.