The cut-off limits of the GH response to GH-releasing hormone-arginine test related to body mass index

G. Corneli, Carolina Di Somma, Roberto Baldelli, Silvia Rovere, Valentina Gasco, Chiara Giulia Croce, Silvia Grottoli, Mauro Maccario, Annamaria Colao, Gaetano Lombardi,

European Journal of Endocrinology · 2005 · 316 citations · 54 references

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Abstract

In conclusion the GHRH-ARG test is a reliable tool for the diagnosis of adult GH deficiency in lean, overweight and obese patients, provided that specific BMI-related cut-off limits are assumed.

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