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Monogenic causes of familial short stature.
Frontiers in endocrinology - 1 Jan 2024
Plachy Lukas, Dusatkova Petra, Amaratunga Shenali Anne, Neuman Vit, Sumnik Zdenek, Lebl Jan, Pruhova Stepanka
Abstract excerpt
Genetic factors play a crucial role in determining human height. Short stature commonly affects multiple family members and therefore, familial short stature (FSS) represents a significant proportion of growth disorders. Traditionally, FSS was considered a benign polygenic condition representing a subcategory of idiopathic short stature (ISS). However, advancements in genetic research have revealed that FSS can...
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