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Etiological Profile of Short Stature in Children and Adolescents

Rajesh Rajput1, Monu Rani2, Meena Rajput3

  • 1Department of Endocrinology, Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
|November 11, 2021
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Insights

Delayed child growth is concerning. Endocrine issues like hypothyroidism are common causes of short stature, necessitating earlier detection and parental education for optimal height potential.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Child Growth and Development

Background:

  • Delayed growth in children is a significant parental concern.
  • Numerous etiological factors contribute to short stature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the etiological profile of short stature in pediatric and adolescent populations.
  • To identify common causes of short stature in a tertiary care setting.

Main Methods:

  • A 12-month cross-sectional study involving 111 children under 18 with short stature.
  • Evaluations conducted at a tertiary care institute's endocrinology outpatient department.
  • Anthropometric measurements and examinations performed with parental/guardian presence.

Main Results:

  • Short stature prevalence was 10.49% among 1,058 screened cases.
  • Endocrine causes were most frequent, followed by normal growth variants, chronic illnesses, and nutritional/skeletal issues.
  • Hypothyroidism was the leading endocrine cause, followed by growth hormone deficiency and type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Conclusions:

  • The mean age of 12.34 years indicates delayed detection of short stature.
  • Parental education is crucial for timely diagnosis and intervention.
  • Early therapeutic interventions are vital for achieving potential adult height.
Abstract

Keywords:
Constitutional delay of growth and pubertyfamilial short staturegrowth hormone deficiencyidiopathic short stature

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