title: [Research on X-linked growth hormone deficiency and related genes].
abstract: Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a common cause of dwarfism. Most GHD patients are sporadic, whilst 5%-30% are of familial type. X-linked GHD patients are relatively rare. We hereby provide a literature review and report on our latest findings of the disease.
authors: Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
authors: Chun-lin
authors: CL
authors: Wang
authors: Li
authors: L
authors: Liang
mesh_terms: D004393:Dwarfism, Pituitary / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*; D056726:Genetic Association Studies; D006801:Humans