Papavasiliou et al. [20] conducted a cohort study that revealed SCFE patients were more likely to display a temporary hormonal disturbance of T3, T4, TSH, GH, testosterone, DHEA, estradiol, ACTH, FSH, LH and cortisol rather than a true endocrinopathy. The gene discussed is BRD2; the disease is Epiphyses, Slipped.