Improved somatic growth following adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy in young children. Possible pathogenetic mechanisms

Harilaos S. Vontetsianos, Spiros E. Davris, George D. Christopoulos, Catherine Dacou-Voutetakis

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The effect of Adenotonsillectomy on somatic growth was studied prospectively in 57, randomly selected children (31 boys, 26 girls), aged 5.03±1.32 (mean±1SD) years. The indication for surgery was adenotonsillar hypertrophy with or without recurrent infections. Weight, height, triceps skinfold thickness, and Body Mass Index …

IGF1 deficiency in newly diagnosed Graves’ disease patients

Sorina Martin, Anca Sirbu, Minodora Betivoiu, Suzana Florea, Carmen Barbu, Simona Fica

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OBJECTIVE: Thyroid hormones influence the GH/IGF1 axis, but previous studies have reported discrepant results regarding serum IGF1 levels in hyperthyroidism. We have therefore investigated, at diagnosis, the relationship between serum IGF1 levels and the main characteristics of Graves’ disease (GD) …