Growth hormone deficiency
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For patient information click here Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Human growth hormone deficiency
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Growth hormone deficiency from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Related Chapters
External links
Links written for general public:
The two major United States support organizations for childhood and adult GH deficiency (as well as other growth problems).
Many good links related to GH deficency.
Links written for physicians:
Practice guidelines and recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of GH deficiency, reflecting standard practice among U.S. endocrinologists.
Online journal primarily written for pediatric endocrinologists that has been publishing brief reviews and research synopses related to growth hormone and growth issues for many years.
Online textbook of endocrinology with chapters on growth and pituitary disorders.
Non-profit advocacy group for adults of short stature.