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¹Pediatric Endocrinology Research Unit, VHIR (Vall d'Hebron Research Institute), Pediatric Service, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Autonomous University of Barcelona CIBERER (Center for Biomedical Research on Rare Diseases) Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Barcelona, Spain. laura.audi@vhir.org

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Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) presents diversely based on age, cause, and severity. Advances in genetics improve understanding, but diagnosis remains challenging, especially for idiopathic cases.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Genetics
Pediatrics

Background:

Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in humans exhibits varied clinical presentations depending on developmental stage, etiology (genetic, acquired, idiopathic), and hormonal involvement.
Understanding the genetic underpinnings of GHD is advancing, aiding in the characterization of mutation types and mechanisms for known and novel genes.
Despite progress, a significant number of GHD cases without identifiable acquired causes are still classified as idiopathic, particularly when congenital or familial.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the diverse manifestations and diagnostic challenges of human growth hormone deficiency.
To highlight the evolving role of genetic research in understanding GHD.
To discuss the limitations of current diagnostic methods, including stimulation tests, in guiding therapy.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on growth hormone deficiency (GHD) across different human developmental stages.
Analysis of current knowledge regarding genetic causes and diagnostic approaches for GHD.
Evaluation of the utility of biochemical assays and stimulation tests in GHD diagnosis and treatment indication.

Main Results:

GHD presentation is highly variable, influenced by age, genetic factors, and co-occurring hormonal deficiencies.
Genetic studies are increasingly identifying specific mutations and mechanisms contributing to GHD.
Current diagnostic strategies, including GH and IGF-1 assays and stimulation tests, present diagnostic dilemmas and may have limited predictive value for therapy.

Conclusions:

The diagnosis of GHD remains complex due to its varied presentation and the limitations of current diagnostic tools.
Continued research into the genetic basis of GHD is crucial for refining diagnostic accuracy and understanding disease mechanisms.
Efforts to harmonize assays and interpret stimulation tests are ongoing, but predicting therapy response remains a challenge.