The basics for the diagnosis and management of short stature: A pediatric endocrinologist's approach

Authors
MacGillivray, MH
Citation
Mh. Macgillivray, The basics for the diagnosis and management of short stature: A pediatric endocrinologist's approach, PEDIAT ANN, 29(9), 2000, pp. 570
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC ANNALS
ISSN journal
00904481 → ACNP
Volume
29
Issue
9
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0090-4481(200009)29:9<570:TBFTDA>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
The primary care pediatrician is the most qualified person to monitor child hood growth and to identify early signs of a potential growth disorder. The author provides guidelines for identifying which short children require di agnostic studies and possible evaluation by a pediatric endocrinologist.