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==Who is at risk for Laron syndrome?== | ==Who is at risk for Laron syndrome?== | ||
Clinical investigations have demonstrated that the cause of Laron syndrome is associated with [[gene mutation]]s in [[growth hormone receptor]]. | |||
==How to know you have Laron syndrome?== | ==How to know you have Laron syndrome?== |
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What is Laron syndrome?
How do I know if I have Laron syndrome and what are the symptoms of Laron syndrome?
The principal feature of Laron syndrome is abnormally short stature
- Short hands and short feet
- Unusual facies: Prominent forehead, deep-set eyes, blue sclera, saddle nose and depressed nose bridge
- Proportionally larger head and abnormal skull growth
- High-pitched voice
- Reduced or normal intelligence
- Delayed bone age
- Delayed menstruation onset in girls
- Small penis in boys
- Delayed sexual development
- Childlike proportions in adults
- Obesity
Who is at risk for Laron syndrome?
Clinical investigations have demonstrated that the cause of Laron syndrome is associated with gene mutations in growth hormone receptor.
How to know you have Laron syndrome?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
- Intrauterine growth retardation
- Constitutional delay of growth
- Idiopathic short stature
- Nutritional growth retardation
- Psychosocial short stature
Where to find medical care for Laron syndrome?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Laron syndrome
Prevention of Laron syndrome
What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/922902-overview