[Simplified method of differential diagnosis of dwarfism]

On the basis of analysis (with the aid of the "Minsk-22" computer) of the data on the information character of 485 signs in hypophyseal, hypothalamic, thyrogenic, somatogenic nanism spondylo-epyphyseal dysplasia ans Shereshevsky-Turner's syndrome the authors selected 50 signs with the greatest diagnostic value. These signs were assessed and graded by marks; a diagnostic table was elaborated with the aid of which a correct diagnosis with the probability of over 0.90 was established in 72 per cent of cases.