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Growth hormone (GH) evaluation in patients with CNC
| Evaluation test for GH excess | Patients with GH excess (n=46)* |
|---|---|
| Elevated GH levels after OGTT test | 30 (65.3%) |
| Elevated IGF-1 levels | 27 (58.7%) |
| Elevated GH levels after TRH test | 10 (21.7%) |
| Elevated 24-hour GH levels | 8 (17.4%) |
21 patients had GH excess in two or more evaluation tests
