Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia misdiagnosed as bioinactive growth hormone disorder.
We have reported a case of multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) that was misdiagnosed for many years as bioinactive growth hormone disorder. The condition was misdiagnosed because of its rarity and the physicians' lack of familiarity with it. MED should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a child with short stature and delayed growth. Close follow-up of a patient receiving growth hormone is necessary.
Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, USAF Medical Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. 39534-5300.
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D002648:Child; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010009:Osteochondrodysplasias / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography
D013006:Growth Hormone