Endocrinology of growth and growth factors.
This review discusses normal growth patterns and the appropriate use of preprinted growth curves. The important roles of thyroid and growth hormone in the modulation of growth are delineated. I present an approach to the evaluation and proper management of children and adolescents with short stature and poor growth.
Wilson
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Stanford University, S-302 Medical Center, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D000886:Anthropometry; D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development / Q000502:physiology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004703:Endocrine System / Q000502:physiology*; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D006128:Growth / Q000502:physiology*; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000378:metabolism; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D013963:Thyroid Hormones / Q000378:metabolism
D006133:Growth Substances; D013963:Thyroid Hormones; D013006:Growth Hormone