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High Prevalence of Growth Hormone Deficiency in Severe Fibromyalgia Syndromes

Guillem Cuatrecasas, Michael J. González, C. Alegre, Gemma Sesmilo, Joaquim Fernández‐Solà, Felipe F. Casanueva, Ferran J Garcia-Fructuoso, Violant Poca‐Dias, J. P. Izquierdo, Manel Puig‐Domingo

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2010 · 59 citations · 29 references

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FM patients show a high prevalence of GH axis dysfunction. A significant number of patients show biochemical patterns of GH deficiency as well as some degree of GH resistance and might be potential candidates for substitution treatment.

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