Application and considerations of recombinant human growth hormone in treating growth disorders in children with chronic kidney disease

ZHOU Jian-Hua

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Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ›› 2025, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (2) : 133-138. DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2410023

SERIES REVIEW—DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF GROWTH DISORDERS

Application and considerations of recombinant human growth hormone in treating growth disorders in children with chronic kidney disease

ZHOU Jian-Hua

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Growth disorders are one of the common complications of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children, adversely affecting both the quality of life and survival time of CKD patients. Recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) is an effective treatment for growth disorders in children with CKD. This article reviews the mechanisms underlying growth disorders in children with CKD, the therapeutic effects, safety, and precautions of rhGH, and long-term management of diagnosis and treatment of this disorder.

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Chronic kidney disease / Growth disorder / Recombinant human growth hormone / Child

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ZHOU Jian-Hua. Application and considerations of recombinant human growth hormone in treating growth disorders in children with chronic kidney disease[J]. Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2025, 27(2): 133-138 https://doi.org/10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2410023

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