Serum IGF-1 and short stature in adolescents with beta-thalassemia major

• Main Authors: Monalisa Elizabeth (Author), Eddy Fadlyana (Author), Lelani Reniarti (Author), Faisal Faisal (Author), Hadyana Sukandar (Author), Kusnandi Rusmil (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House, 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background The  prevalence  of  short  stature  in  thalassemia  patients ranges from 39.3 to 65%.  The  cause  of short stature is complex  and  still up for debate.  In  Indonesia, data on the  prevalence  and risk  factors  of  short  stature  in  adolescents  with  thalassemia  have been limited...