Growth hormone deficiency

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Growth hormone deficiency Microchapters

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Patient Information

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

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CT

MRI

Echocardiography or Ultrasound

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Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

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FDA on Growth hormone deficiency

CDC on Growth hormone deficiency

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Directions to Hospitals Treating Growth hormone deficiency

Risk calculators and risk factors for Growth hormone deficiency

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 | 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


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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.

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