title: Intrauterine growth retardation and early adolescent growth spurt in two sisters.
abstract: Two sisters who presented with a similar growth pattern are described. They delivered with idiopathic intrauterine growth retardation and had an early adolescent growth spurt. The physical and endocrine findings suggested a potential relationship between intrauterine growth retardation and early puberty.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005317:Fetal Growth Retardation / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones / Q000097:blood; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011629:Puberty, Precocious / Q000503:physiopathology; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D012741:Sexual Maturation
chemical_list: D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones