Deciphering short stature in children

• Main Authors: Nella Polidori (Author), Valeria Castorani (Author), Angelika Mohn (Author), Francesco Chiarelli (Author)
• 格式: 圖書
• 出版: Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology, 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• 主題: article
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Short stature is a common reason for referral to pediatric endocrinologists. Multiple factors, including genetic, prenatal, postnatal, and local environmental factors, can impair growth. The majority of children with short stature, which can be defined as a height less than 2 standard deviation scor...