Letrozole Effect on Final Height of Patients with Constitutional Delay of Growth and Puberty.

Introduction: The inhibitory effect of aromatase on predicted adult height and near final height has been studied in patients with constitutional delay of growth and puberty (CDGP).

Aim: This is the first study aimed at verifying the letrozole (Lz) effect on final height of patients with CDGP.

Material And Methods: In this study 8 patients with CDGP underwent treatment with Lz (2.

Thyroid function test in diabetic ketoacidosis.

Background: Metabolism of thyroid hormones is influenced by acute systemic illnesses including diabetic ketoacidosis. In these cases T3 level is usually decreased and this condition is called "low T3 syndrome" which is usually reversed by treating the under lying Disease.

Objectives: thyroid function test analysis before and after diabetic ketoacidosis treatment.