title: Idiopathic short stature.
abstract: The diagnostic term, idiopathic short stature, has emerged over the past 30 years and refers to children with short stature of unknown etiology. Controversy exists regarding the scope of the diagnosis and options for its treatment. This article reviews origins of the diagnosis idiopathic short stature and current diagnostic criteria, scientific advances in delineating etiologies of idiopathic short stature, management options, and implications of management decisions for child health.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
authors.forename: Rose A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Gubitosi-Klug
authors.forename: Leona
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cuttler
mesh_terms: D001827:Body Height / Q000235:genetics; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans