Characteristics and etiologies of short stature in children: Experience of an endocrine clinic in a Tunisian tertiary care hospital

ConclusionsST is largely overestimated in our country. Therefore, it is important to insist on adequate measurement and analysis of growth parameters to avoid unnecessary investigations. GHD and IUGR were the most common causes. Celiac disease, though frequent in Tunisia, is not a common cause of short stature.
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research