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Short Stature

Short stature refers to a condition where an individual's height is significantly below the average for their age and sex. It is a common concern in pediatric medicine and can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic conditions, hormonal imbalances, and nutritional deficiencies.

Causes

Short stature can be classified into several categories based on its underlying causes:

Genetic Causes

- Turner syndrome: A chromosomal disorder affecting females, characterized by the partial or complete absence of one X chromosome. - Achondroplasia: A genetic disorder affecting bone growth, leading to disproportionate short stature. - Familial short stature: A condition where short stature is inherited from parents, with no underlying pathological cause.

Hormonal Causes

- Growth hormone deficiency: A condition where the pituitary gland does not produce enough growth hormone, leading to reduced growth velocity. - Hypothyroidism: An underactive thyroid gland can lead to growth retardation and short stature.

Nutritional Causes

- Malnutrition: Inadequate nutrition during critical growth periods can lead to stunted growth. - Chronic illnesses: Conditions such as celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease can impair nutrient absorption, affecting growth.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of short stature involves a comprehensive evaluation, including:

- Growth charts: Tracking growth patterns over time to identify deviations from expected growth trajectories. - Bone age assessment: X-rays of the hand and wrist to determine bone maturity compared to chronological age. - Laboratory tests: Assessing hormone levels, nutritional status, and screening for genetic conditions.

Management

Management of short stature depends on the underlying cause:

- Hormone therapy: Administration of growth hormone in cases of deficiency. - Nutritional support: Addressing dietary deficiencies and ensuring adequate caloric intake. - Surgical interventions: In some cases, such as achondroplasia, surgical procedures may be considered to correct bone deformities.

Prognosis

The prognosis for individuals with short stature varies widely depending on the cause. Early diagnosis and appropriate management can improve outcomes and quality of life.

Also see

- Dwarfism - Endocrinology - Pediatric growth disorders

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+Short Stature
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+Short stature refers to a condition where an individual's height is significantly below the average for their age and sex. It is a common concern in pediatric medicine and can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic conditions, hormonal imbalances, and nutritional deficiencies.
+==Causes==
+Short stature can be classified into several categories based on its underlying causes:
+===Genetic Causes===
+- '''[[Turner syndrome]]''': A chromosomal disorder affecting females, characterized by the partial or complete absence of one X chromosome.
+- '''[[Achondroplasia]]''': A genetic disorder affecting bone growth, leading to disproportionate short stature.
+- '''[[Familial short stature]]''': A condition where short stature is inherited from parents, with no underlying pathological cause.
+===Hormonal Causes===
+- '''[[Growth hormone deficiency]]''': A condition where the pituitary gland does not produce enough growth hormone, leading to reduced growth velocity.
+- '''[[Hypothyroidism]]''': An underactive thyroid gland can lead to growth retardation and short stature.
+===Nutritional Causes===
+- '''[[Malnutrition]]''': Inadequate nutrition during critical growth periods can lead to stunted growth.
+- '''[[Chronic illnesses]]''': Conditions such as [[celiac disease]] or inflammatory bowel disease can impair nutrient absorption, affecting growth.
+==Diagnosis==
+The diagnosis of short stature involves a comprehensive evaluation, including:
+- '''[[Growth charts]]''': Tracking growth patterns over time to identify deviations from expected growth trajectories.
+- '''[[Bone age assessment]]''': X-rays of the hand and wrist to determine bone maturity compared to chronological age.
+- '''[[Laboratory tests]]''': Assessing hormone levels, nutritional status, and screening for genetic conditions.
+==Management==
+Management of short stature depends on the underlying cause:
+- '''[[Hormone therapy]]''': Administration of growth hormone in cases of deficiency.
+- '''[[Nutritional support]]''': Addressing dietary deficiencies and ensuring adequate caloric intake.
+- '''[[Surgical interventions]]''': In some cases, such as achondroplasia, surgical procedures may be considered to correct bone deformities.
+==Prognosis==
+The prognosis for individuals with short stature varies widely depending on the cause. Early diagnosis and appropriate management can improve outcomes and quality of life.
+==Also see==
+- [[Dwarfism]]
+- [[Endocrinology]]
+- [[Pediatric growth disorders]]
+{{Medical-stub}}
+[[Category:Endocrinology]]
+[[Category:Pediatrics]]
+[[Category:Genetic disorders]]