PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - McArthur, R. G.
AU  - Fagan, J. E.
TI  - An approach to solving problems of growth retardation in the child and teenager
DP  - 1977 May 07
TA  - Canadian Medical Association Journal
PG  - 1012--1017
VI  - 116
IP  - 9
4099  - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/116/9/1012.short
4100  - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/116/9/1012.full
SO  - CMAJ1977 May 07; 116
AB  - The physician who looks after children and teenagers is often confronted with the problem of short stature or growth failure. Common causes of growth failure include genetic background, intrauterine disease, malnutrition, chronic illness and hormonal disorders; some cases are attributed to mental retardation or primary central nervous system disease. A major concern in the evaluation of these patients is when, and how extensively, to investigate the problem. From a practical standpoint assessment can be related to height percentiles. The aims of treatment are a) to identify and treat appropriately the patients in whom there is an organic cause and b) to provide psychologic counselling and support.