Article Text
Best practice
Fifteen-minute consultation: The child with short stature
Abstract
Short stature can be a cause of distress for children and families. It is not usually pathological, but it is important to identify treatable conditions. This article presents a systematic approach to the evaluation of a child with short stature, covering differential diagnoses, first line investigations and indications for treatment with growth hormone.
- Endocrinology
- Growth
- Paediatric Practice