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Idiopathic short stature [PDF]
Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2013 Growth is a complex process and the basic characteristic of child- hood growth monitoring provides insight into the physiological and pathological events in the body.
Vlaški Jovan +5 more
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Short Stature Homeobox-Containing Haploinsufficiency in Seven Siblings with Short Stature [PDF]
Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2017 Deficiency of the short stature homeobox-containing (SHOX) gene is a frequent cause of short stature in children (2–15%). Here, we report 7 siblings with SHOX deficiency due to a point mutation in the SHOX gene.
Elizabeth S. Sandberg +3 more
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Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2012 Short stature can be a sign of disease, disability, and social stigma causing psychological stress. It is important to have an early diagnosis and treatment.
Vikas Chaudhary, Shahina Bano
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Monogenic causes of familial short stature [PDF]
Frontiers in EndocrinologyGenetic 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
Lukas Plachy +6 more
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Deciphering short stature in children [PDF]
Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2020 Short stature is a common reason for referral to pediatric endocrinologists. Multiple factors, including genetic, prenatal, postnatal, and local environmental factors, can impair growth.
Nella Polidori +3 more
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Short Stature Diagnosis and Referral [PDF]
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2018 The “360° GH in Europe” meeting, which examined various aspects of GH diseases, was held in Lisbon, Portugal, in June 2016. The Merck KGaA (Germany) funded meeting comprised three sessions entitled “Short Stature Diagnosis and Referral,” “Optimizing ...
Mohamad Maghnie +3 more
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Vitamin K2 deficiency associated with short stature in children: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
BMC PediatricsBackground Short stature in children is a common concern that can result from various underlying conditions. While factors such as growth hormone deficiency and nutritional deficiencies are well-known contributors, the role of vitamin K2 (VK2) in the ...
Yanjie Shen +4 more
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Case analysis and literature review of 3 children with short stature with ACAN gene mutation [PDF]
Zhenduanxue lilun yu shijian, 2023 Objective: To analyze the clinical features and genetic changes of 3 children in short stature with ACAN gene mutation. Methods: The clinical data, laboratory examinations, and genetic testing results of 3 children with ACAN gene mutations diagnosed with
LI Yanxiao, LU Wenli, WANG Xinqiong, CHEN Ye, XIAO Yuan, DONG Zhiya, MA Xiaoyu
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Prevalence and Aetiological Profile of Short Stature in School Children between 6-11 Years of Age- A Community Based Prospective Observational Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023 Introduction: Growth is a complex process and influenced by genetic back ground, different functions of endocrine system, nutrition, effect of any chronic disease and the level of individual physical activity.
Jasmine Kandagal +3 more
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