Oropharynx measurements in nine patients with Laron syndrome compared with the normal mea
| Patient No. | Trasverse Diameter (mm) | AP Diameter (mm) | Soft-Palate Thickness (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untreated patients | |||
| 1 | 11 | 7.0 | 11 |
| 2 | 10 | 4.0 | 8 |
| 3 | 7 | 4.0 | 9 |
| 5 | 7 | 4.0 | 20 |
| 6 | 10 | 1.2 | 13 |
| 7 | 4 | 4.0 | 10 |
| 9 | 7 | 5.0 | 10 |
| 10 | 4 | 6.0 | 13 |
| Patient mean ± SD | 7.14 ± 2.6 | 4.45 ± 1.8 | 12.28 ± 3.7 |
| Control mean ± SD | 12.9 ± 4.0 | 5.8 ± 2.4 | 9.88 ± 1.2 |
| P value | <.005 | NS | NS |
| IGF-1–treated patient 11 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Note.—AP indicates anteroposterior; NS, difference between patient and control means was not statistically significant; SD, standard deviation. Patient 4 did not undergo MR imaging, and in patient 8 measurements were not diagnostic.