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Short Stature


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Short Stature: Common Causes

Inherited and genetic factors
Hypothyroidism that develops before birth
Delayed puberty (causes temporary short stature, but normal height is eventually achieved)
Precocious puberty
Malnourishment
Chronic diseases, such as congenital heart disease, kidney diseases, asthma, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes
Malabsorption disorders such as Celiac disease
Inflammatory bowel disease
AIDS
Achondroplasia
Russell-Silver syndrome
Hypopituitarism (pituitary dwarfism)
Craniopharyngioma
Rickets
Turner's syndrome

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Diseases & Conditions

• Craniopharyngioma
• Hypopituitarism
• Hypothyroidism
• Pituitary Dwarfism
• Precocious Puberty
• Rickets
• Turner Syndrome

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Review Date : 4/22/2003
Reviewed By : Elizabeth Hait, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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