RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 An approach to solving problems of growth retardation in the child and teenager
JF Canadian Medical Association Journal
JO CMAJ
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 1012
OP 1017
VO 116
IS 9
A1 McArthur, R. G.
A1 Fagan, J. E.
YR 1977
UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/116/9/1012.abstract
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.