title: Endocrinology of growth and growth factors.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Stanford University, S-302 Medical Center, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D006133:Growth Substances; D013963:Thyroid Hormones; D013006:Growth Hormone