Balanced assessment of growth disorders using clinical, endocrinological, and genetic approaches

Abstract excerpt

Determining the pathogenesis of pediatric growth disorders is often challenging. In many cases, no pathogenesis is identified, and a designation of idiopathic short stature is used. The investigation of short stature requires a combination of clinical, endocrinological, and genetic evaluation. The techniques used are described, with equal importance being given to each of the 3 approaches. Clinical skills are...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
• Share to Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting
• Share to Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors