Early recognition of growth abnormalities permitting early intervention | Zendy

Haymond Morey | Zendy; Kappelgaard Anne-Marie | Zendy; Czernichow Paul | Zendy; Biller Beverly MK | Zendy; Takano Koji | Zendy; Kiess Wieland | Zendy

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Early recognition of growth abnormalities permitting early intervention

Author(s) -

Haymond Morey,

Kappelgaard Anne-Marie,

Czernichow Paul,

Biller Beverly MK,

Takano Koji,

Kiess Wieland

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

acta paediatrica

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772

H-Index - 115

eISSN - 1651-2227

pISSN - 0803-5253

DOI - 10.1111/apa.12266

Subject(s) - medicine , short stature , intervention (counseling) , pediatrics , growth retardation , intensive care medicine , psychiatry , pregnancy , biology , genetics

Normal growth is a sign of good health. Monitoring for growth disturbances is fundamental to children's health care. Early detection and diagnosis of the causes of short stature allows management of underlying medical conditions, optimizing attainment of good health and normal adult height. Conclusion This review summarizes currently available information on monitoring for short stature in children and conditions usually associated with short stature and summarizes the authors’ conclusions on the early recognition of growth disorders.

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