Reduced Final Height Outcome in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia under Prednisone Treatment: Deceleration of Growth Velocity during Puberty

Abstract

Patients with CAH are able to achieve adequate FH with conventional therapy. Total pubertal growth is significantly decreased, and treatment with prednisone results in decreased FH. In addition to biochemical analysis, treatment should be adjusted to normal growth velocity, especially during puberty.