Growth Hormone Deficiency

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What is Growth Hormone Deficiency?

Growth hormone deficiency involves abnormally short stature with normal body proportions. Growth hormone deficiency may be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (the result of an injury or medical condition).

Alternative Names:

Panhypopituitarism; Dwarfism; Pituitary dwarfism

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