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The portrayal of dwarfism without skeletal dysplasia in art: Proportionate short stature due to growth hormone deficiency and other disorders
Author(s) -
Lapunzina Pablo,
TenorioCastaño Jair,
Nevado Julián,
Campos Barros Ángel,
Pachajoa Harry,
RuizPérez Víctor L.,
Castilla Eduardo E.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
american journal of medical genetics part c: seminars in medical genetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.419
H-Index - 101
eISSN - 1552-4876
pISSN - 1552-4868
DOI - 10.1002/ajmg.c.31916
Subject(s) - dwarfism , short stature , tribute , dysplasia , growth hormone deficiency , achondroplasia , growth hormone , medicine , psychology , history , pediatrics , endocrinology , hormone , biology , art history , genetics , gene
In this article, we analyze several works of art which portray individuals with short stature (“dwarfism”). We have focused on eight individuals who we believe have short stature due to growth hormone deficiency (GHD) or closely related disorders, rather than skeletal dysplasia. We discuss them individually, suggest the potential diagnosis, review the characteristics of their life and personal history, and briefly outline the artistic framework in which these works of art were created. This work is a posthumous tribute to the people with short stature portrayed in these works of art, who likely experienced harassment and inappropriate treatment by others and called by derogatory names. We have tried to acknowledge their identities with the respect they deserve.