Children often present to the pediatric endocrinologist because their height or growth pattern
raises concerns about a possible underlying health problem, about their psychosocial …

Growth parameters are routinely measured in general pediatrics, with the goal of identifying
children with abnormalities in growth and stature. Short stature is defined as a height less …

3. Determine the best way to recognize a childhood growth disorder and discuss appropriate
manage-rnent. imperative that pediatricians remain educated and open minded about the …

Abstract The Growth Hormone Research Society (GRS) convened a Workshop in March
2019 to evaluate the diagnosis and therapy of short stature in children. Forty-six …

The process of growth is complex. It involves the interaction of a multitude of diverse factors.
In general, children grow normally in a predictable manner. Frequent and accurate …

Short stature is a common reason for referral to pediatric endocrinologists. Multiple factors,
including genetic, prenatal, postnatal, and local environmental factors, can impair growth …

Growth monitoring is a fundamental approach to evaluate a child's health and it is part of
preventive programs to timely identify and treat a possible disease. Height and weight …

A group of pediatric endocrinologists in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul,
Minnesota developed consensus guidelines for the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of …

Evaluation of a child's growth is one of the most important aspects of the general pediatric
visit. Concerns about abnormal growth are the leading reasons general pediatricians refer …

Determining the pathogenesis of pediatric growth disorders is often challenging. In many
cases, no pathogenesis is identified, and a designation of idiopathic short stature is used …