Approach to short stature – Physiology, Etiology, and Classification (2023) NA

Description

A comprehensive analysis defining short stature and growth failure. It explores the biology of linear growth, detailing the roles of endocrine mechanisms (GH, IGF-1, estrogens), proinflammatory cytokines, and intracellular pathways (SHOX, MAPK). It also provides a detailed classification of the causes of short stature, including normal variants, systemic diseases, and genetic conditions.