Idiopathic Short Stature

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Sep 2005 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America, volume 34, pages 565-580 (issn: 0889-8529,

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Authors: Rose A, Gubitosi-Klug; Leona, Cuttler;

doi: 10.1016/j.ecl.2005.04.003

pmid: 16085160

Idiopathic Short Stature

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Abstract

The diagnostic term, idiopathic short stature, has emerged over the past 30 years and refers to children with short stature of unknown etiology. Controversy exists regarding the scope of the diagnosis and options for its treatment. This article reviews origins of the diagnosis idiopathic short stature and current diagnostic criteria, scientific advances in delineating etiologies of idiopathic short stature, management options, and implications of management decisions for child health.

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Keywords

Humans, Body Height, Growth Disorders

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