Management of growth disorders

  • Aman Bhakti Pulungan Departments of Child Health, University of Indonesia Medical School/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta
  • Henriette A. Delemarre vande Waal Vrije Universiteit Medical Center, Amsterdam
Keywords: growth disorders, growth, deviation, endocrine, non-endocrine

Abstract

Growth is the most fundamental characteristic of childhood. As multi factorial and complex as growing process, children normally grow in a remarkably predictable manner. Deviation from this normal pattern of growth can be the first manifestation of diseases. Both endocrine and nonendocrine disorders may occur and involve any organ system of the body. Frequent and accurate assessment of growth therefore is of primary importance for physicians and nurses caring for children.1

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Published
2006-10-30
How to Cite
1.
Pulungan A, vande Waal H. Management of growth disorders. PI [Internet]. 30Oct.2006 [cited 1Dec.2024];42(9-10):225-8. Available from: https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/1024
Section
Review Article
Received 2016-11-10
Accepted 2016-11-10
Published 2006-10-30