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Cockayne syndrome

Cockayne syndrome (CS) is a multisystem condition characterized by short stature, a characteristic facial appearance, premature aging, photosensitivity, progressive neurological dysfunction, and intellectual deficit.

Decreased response to growth hormone stimuation test

Insufficient production of growth hormone, which is produced by the anterior pituitary gland. Growth hormone is a major participant in control of growth and metabolism.

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8068222 (3053904)	MALE
	Cockayne syndrome: a case with hyperinsulinemia and growth hormone deficiency.
	Park SK, Chang SH, Cho SB, Baek HS, Lee DY. J Korean Med Sci. 1994;9(1):74-7.
	We describe here an 18 year old boy with Cockayne syndrome who had, in addition to the typical features of the disorder, fasting hyperinsulinemia and growth hormone deficiency.