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ACMG practice guideline: genetic evaluation of short stature.
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Jun 2009
Seaver Laurie H, Irons Mira
Abstract excerpt
Short stature is a common indication for genetic evaluation. The differential diagnosis is broad and includes both pathologic causes of short stature and nonpathologic causes. The purpose of genetic evaluation for short stature is to provide accurate diagnosis for medical management and to provide prognosis and recurrence risk counseling for the patient and family. There is no evidence-based data to guide the...
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