Laron syndrome – A case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 20, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Laron & colleagues (1966) reported a rare genetic disorder in Israeli Jewish siblings which was characterized by insensitivity to growth hormone due to an abnormality in the growth hormone receptor or post-receptor signaling pathway. Case Report: We hereby report a case of a 5-year-old female child who presented to us with features similar to Laron syndrome. The diagnosis was made & confirmed by various Lab. investigations like low IGF-I levels and managed accordingly.
Authors and Affiliations
Javaid Bhat, Moomin Bhat, Hilal Bhat, Mona Sood, Shariq R. Masoodi
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