Short stature: an ordinary sign for an unordinary diagnosis

• Main Authors: Paolo Cavarzere (Author), Valentina Bortolotti (Author), Michela Capogna (Author), Margherita Guarnieri (Author), Francesca Lucca (Author), Rossella Gaudino (Author), Stefano Marzini (Author), Claudia Banzato (Author), Franco Antoniazzi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Short stature (SS) is a relatively early sign of poor health. Only in 5% of cases we can explain it through the presence of endocrinological pathologies. Therefore, if SS is present since the first months of life, it is necessary to investigate all systemic disorders with seconda...