A case of Goldenhar syndrome associated with growth hormone deficiency.

Abstract

We have experienced the case of a 10-year-old boy who had Goldenhar syndrome accompanied by growth hormone (GH) deficiency. His height increased after treatment with growth hormone was administered. We found no untoward effects of the hormone and we consider that treatment with GH is useful for patients who present with Goldenhar syndrome associated with growth hormone deficiency.

• Authors: Y Nakagawa, H Takeuchi, A Kubota, H Natsume, K Nasuda, A Endoh, K Toya, H Ogawa, Y Igarashi
• Journal: The Japanese journal of human genetics (Jpn J Hum Genet) Vol. 38 Issue 2 Pg. 225-8 (Jun 1993) ISSN: 0916-8478 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 8358046 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Valproic Acid
• Growth Hormone

Topics

• Child
• Goldenhar Syndrome (complications, drug therapy)
• Growth Hormone (deficiency, therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Male
• Seizures (complications, drug therapy)
• Valproic Acid (therapeutic use)