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Growth Hormone Deficiency

Differential Diagnosis and Treatment

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Diseases of the Pituitary

Part of the book series: Contemporary Endocrinology ((COE,volume 3))

Abstract

Growth is a fundamental part of childhood and reflects the complex interactions of environmental, hormonal, and genetic factors. Assessment of growth is an essential component in monitoring childhood health and development. During the first few years of life, a child’s height can cross percentile lines on a growth chart, reflecting, at least in part, his or her genetic makeup. After this time, children grow in a relatively predictable manner and deviation from a normal growth pattern may reflect an underlying chronic disorder. Accurate growth measurements should therefore be a part of the routine pediatric examination.

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  1. University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO, USA

    Margaret E. Wierman MD

  2. Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Denver, CO, USA

    Margaret E. Wierman MD

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Hunten, M.K., Rosenfeld, R.G. (1997). Growth Hormone Deficiency. In: Wierman, M.E. (eds) Diseases of the Pituitary. Contemporary Endocrinology, vol 3. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-3954-3_6

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