Treatment of short stature and delayed adolescence

D. M. Wilson; R. G. Rosenfeld

doi:10.1016/S0031-3955(16)36291-5

Treatment of short stature and delayed adolescence

D. M. Wilson, R. G. Rosenfeld

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The authors discuss the indications and methodologies for the use of growth hormone and other drugs in the treatment of short stature caused by growth hormone deficiency, normal variant short stature, and a number of syndromes. The goals and potential risks of the therapies are also outlined. In addition, the treatment of delayed puberty in males with exogenous androgens is discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	865-879
Number of pages	15
Journal	Pediatric clinics of North America
Volume	34
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-3955(16)36291-5
State	Published - 1987
Externally published	Yes

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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