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Genetic studies in idiopathic short stature.
Current opinion in pediatrics - 1 Aug 2000
Attie K M
Abstract excerpt
Idiopathic short stature (ISS) refers to a heterogeneous group of children with marked growth failure of unknown cause, and encompasses familial short stature and constitutional delay of growth. It has been postulated that specific genetic mutations may explain certain cases of growth failure. Some patients with growth hormone (GH) deficiency have mutations in the GH-releasing hormone receptor or GH gene, whereas...
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