Letrozole vs anastrozole for height augmentation in short pubertal males: First year data

Abstract

Design: Patients are seen for laboratory evaluation and physical examination every 6 months, bone age yearly, DEXA and spine film every 2 years. They will be followed until they reach their final height. This is a preliminary report after 1 year of treatment. Setting: A single academic children's hospital outpatient clinic. Patients: Boys with age >10 years, bone age ≤14 years, clinical and hormonal evidence of central puberty, and either height