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Insulin-like Growth Factor I Deficiency

Insulin-like Growth Factor I Deficiency

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Understanding Insulin-like Growth Factor I Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Coping Strategies Introduction Insulin-like Growth Factor I (IGF-I) deficiency is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by a lack of production or insufficient levels of insulin-like growth factor I in the body. IGF-I is a hormone produced primarily in the liver in response to growth…