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[Current problems in diagnosis and treatment of hereditary disturbances of growth and development in children]

L Z Kazantseva, N A Belova, E A Nikolaeva

    Vestnik Rossiiskoi Akademii Meditsinskikh Nauk
    |January 15, 2000
    PubMed

    Insights

    Multimodality treatment effectively addresses childhood hereditary growth and developmental issues. This genetic care approach shows significant benefits for various genetic conditions impacting development.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Genetics
    • Developmental Biology
    • Medical Research

    Context:

    • Presents long-term clinical experience in diagnosing and treating hereditary growth and developmental disturbances in children.
    • Highlights a range of genetic conditions including connective tissue disorders, metabolic errors, and neurodevelopmental syndromes.

    Purpose:

    • To share findings on the efficacy of multimodality treatment for hereditary growth and developmental disturbances.
    • To underscore the importance of genetic care in managing these complex pediatric conditions.

    Summary:

    • Details the diagnosis and treatment of diverse hereditary conditions: genetic connective tissue diseases, amino acid metabolic disturbances, rickets-like diseases, mitochondrial abnormalities, Rett syndrome, and fragile X syndrome.
    • Demonstrates that a multimodality treatment strategy is highly effective for children requiring genetic care for growth and developmental issues.

    Impact:

    • Provides evidence supporting integrated treatment approaches for hereditary developmental disorders.
    • Offers valuable insights for clinicians and researchers in pediatric genetics and developmental medicine.

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