41. 1Up Health > Pituitary Dwarfism > Causes, Incidence, And Risk Factors Of Pituita Comprehesive information on Pituitary dwarfism (dwarfism, Growth hormonedeficiency, Panhypopituitarism). Covers info such as , alternative http://www.1uphealth.com/health/pituitary_dwarfism_info.html

1Up Health Pituitary dwarfism Alternative Medicine Clinical Trials ... Health Topics A-Z Search 1Up Health Pituitary dwarfism Information Pituitary dwarfism Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors Alternative names : Dwarfism, Growth hormone deficiency, Panhypopituitarism Definition : Pituitary dwarfism involves abnormally short stature with normal body proportions caused by a deficiency of growth hormone. Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors Abnormally short height in childhood may be due to dysfunction of the pituitary gland causing underproduction of growth hormone . A variety of genetic syndromes, a tumor in the pituitary gland , the absence of the pituitary gland, or trauma are some of the known causes of this condition, but in most cases no underlying cause of the deficiency is found. Growth retardation may become evident in infancy and persists throughout childhood. The "growth curve," demonstrated by plotting sequential height measurements on a standardized growth chart, may range from flat (no growth) to very shallow (minimal growth). Normal puberty may or may not occur, depending on the degree of pituitary insufficiency (inability of the pituitary to produce adequate hormone levels other than growth hormone).

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43. Pituitary Dwarfism Pituitary dwarfism. Definition Pituitary dwarfism involves abnormally short staturewith normal body proportions caused by a deficiency of growth hormone. http://www.pennhealth.com/ency/article/001176.htm

Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Pituitary dwarfism Definition: Pituitary dwarfism involves abnormally short stature with normal body proportions caused by a deficiency of growth hormone. Alternative Names: Growth hormone deficiency; Panhypopituitarism; Dwarfism Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Abnormally short height in childhood may be due to dysfunction of the pituitary gland causing underproduction of growth hormone . A variety of genetic syndromes, a tumor in the pituitary gland , the absence of the pituitary gland, or trauma are some of the known causes of this condition, but in most cases no underlying cause of the deficiency is found. Growth retardation may become evident in infancy and persists throughout childhood. The "growth curve," demonstrated by plotting sequential height measurements on a standardized growth chart, may range from flat (no growth) to very shallow (minimal growth). Normal puberty may or may not occur, depending on the degree of pituitary insufficiency (inability of the pituitary to produce adequate hormone levels other than growth hormone).

44. Diastrophic Dwarfism Also known as diastrophic dysplasia or epiphyseal dysostosis, diastrophicdwarfism is another example of rhizomelic dwarfism. It http://www.stevensorenson.com/residents6/diastrophic_dwarfism.htm

Home Up Neurofibromatosis Pyknodysostosis ... Achondroplasia [ Diastrophic dwarfism ] Chondrodysplasia punctata Thanatophoric dwarfism Asphyxiating thoracic dysplasia Osteogenesis imperfecta ... Dyschondrosteoses Also known as diastrophic dysplasia or epiphyseal dysostosis, diastrophic dwarfism is another example of rhizomelic dwarfism. It is autosomal recessive in transmission. The term diastrophic characterizes the twisted scoliosis in this disease. The suspect gene is the diastrophic dysplasia sulfate transporter. This is a rare form of rhizomelic dwarfism, and the incidence is unknown. Overall, cartilage is malformed, resulting in several characteristic radiographic abnormalities. This cartilage abnormality often leads to death from tracheomalacia. If the patient survives infancy, there is a normal lifespan. Scoliosis is not present at birth but often is progressive, especially in the early teens. Treatment of the scoliosis includes bracing and occasionally, spinal fusion. Progressive cervical kyphosis can also occur with subluxation of the cervical spine which can result in spinal cord compression. The characteristic deformity is the "hitchhikers" thumb. At birth, the spine may only be slightly scoliotic. However, there is relentless development of a severe kyphoscoliosis of the lumbar spine. As in achondroplasia, a broad pelvis is encountered with narrowed interpediculate distances in the spine. 25 - 50 % of patients have a cleft palate. Due to inflammation, the ear enlarges, resulting in a "cauliflower" deformity.

45. Thanatophoric Dwarfism Thanatophoric dwarfism results from a sporadic defect in the fibroblastgrowth factor3 gene, a transmembrane regulator. The disease http://www.stevensorenson.com/residents6/thanatophoric_dwarfism.htm

Home Up Neurofibromatosis Pyknodysostosis ... Chondrodysplasia punctata [ Thanatophoric dwarfism ] Asphyxiating thoracic dysplasia Osteogenesis imperfecta Dyschondrosteoses Thanatophoric dwarfism results from a sporadic defect in the fibroblast growth factor-3 gene, a transmembrane regulator. The disease is lethal, usually shortly after birth due to respiratory failure. The incidence is approximately 1 in 10,000 births and is the most common lethal bone dysplasia. There are several characteristic radiographic findings, illustrated above. First, the disease is rhizomelic, with relative shortening of the humeri and femora. The femora are curved and in a classic "telephone-receiver" configuration. The ribs are short and horizontal and the thoracic cage is hypoplastic. The iliac wings are small and squared. Also, there is generalized flattening of the vertebral bodies. Also characteristic is the protuberant abdomen. REFERENCES Brodie SG, Kitoh H, Lipson M, Sifry-Platt M, Wilcox WR. Thanatophoric dysplasia type I with syndactyly. Am J Med Genet. 1998 Nov 16;80(3):260-2. Lemyre E, Azouz EM, Teebi AS, Glanc P, Chen MF. Bone dysplasia series. Achondroplasia, hypochondroplasia and thanatophoric dysplasia: review and update.

46. EMedicine - Child Abuse & Neglect: Psychosocial Dwarfism : Article By Andrew P S Child Abuse Neglect Psychosocial dwarfism Psychosocial short stature (PSS)is a disorder of short stature or growth failure and/or delayed puberty of http://www.emedicine.com/PED/topic566.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Last Updated: May 3, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: psychosocial short stature, PSS, abuse dwarfism, emotional deprivation dwarfism, reversible hyposomatotropism with dwarfism, functional hypopituitarism, psychosocial growth failure, garbage can syndrome AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Andrew P Sirotnak, MD , Director, Kempe Child Protection Team, Chair, Department of Child Abuse and Neglect, Division of Pediatric Medicine, Children's Hospital of Denver; Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Health Science Center Andrew P Sirotnak, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Pediatrics Editor(s): Chet Johnson, MD , Medical Director, Child Development Unit, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Center; Robert Konop, PharmD

47. MedHist: UK's Gateway To Resources For The History Of Medicine ,This Web site is an online bibliography of the history of...... dwarfism. Title, History of disabilities and social problems. http://medhist.ac.uk/browse/mesh/detail/C0013336L0013336.html

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48. GENE DISCOVERED FOR FORM OF DWARFISM Gene Discovered For Form of dwarfism. News from The University of TexasHoustonHealth Science Center. Contact Ronda Wendler 713/792 http://oac3.hsc.uth.tmc.edu/pub_affairs/news/dwarf.html

Gene Discovered For Form of Dwarfism News from The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center Contact: Ronda Wendler 713/792-4257 (phone) 713/990-2649 (pager) E-mail: rwendler@dct4.hsc.uth.tmc.edu HOUSTON(6/30/95)The gene that causes a condition known as pseudoachondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, has been identified by a research team led by Dr. Jacqueline Hecht of The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center . Identification of the gene will allow scientists to make preliminary inroads into understanding and someday curing the condition. The discovery is reported in the July 1 issue of the journal Nature Genetics. The abnormal gene is located on chromosome 19 and is called the cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) gene for its role in making this particular form of protein, which acts as a building block in the body. The COMP gene is normally present in all individuals, and mutations in this gene cause pseudoachondroplasia. "With the identification of the pseudoachondroplasia gene we plan to study the normal interactions of this protein in order to understand how the abnormal protein disrupts normal bone growth and development," said Hecht, associate professor in the UT-Houston Medical School division of medical genetics.

49. Bird-Headed Dwarfism (Microcephalic Primordial Dwarfism, Type I; Nanocephalic Dw HOME BirdHeaded dwarfism (Microcephalic Primordial dwarfism, TypeI; Nanocephalic dwarfism; Seckel Syndrome/Type dwarfism). http://www.bdid.com/seckel.htm

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51. Dwarfism In Miniature Horses Article from The Miniature Horse World concerningdwarfism in the miniature horse. http://members.tripod.com/~LtlAmerica/dwarfism.html

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53. Health Ency.: Disease: Pituitary Dwarfism Pituitary dwarfism See images. Alternative names Growth hormone deficiency;Panhypopituitarism; dwarfism. Definition Abnormally http://www.accessatlanta.com/shared/health/adam/ency/article/001176.html

SEARCH: The Web Yellow Pages HOME AJC.COM Illustrated Health Encyclopedia Important notice Ency. home Disease P Pituitary dwarfism See images Overview Symptoms Treatment ... Prevention Alternative names: Growth hormone deficiency; Panhypopituitarism; Dwarfism Definition: Abnormally short stature with normal body proportions which develops during childhood. Causes and Risks Abnormally short height in childhood may be due to dysfunction of the pituitary gland, resulting in underproduction of growth hormone . This may result from a variety of genetic syndromes, a tumor in the pituitary gland , absence of the pituitary gland, or trauma. Sometimes a cause cannot be identified. Growth retardation may become evident in infancy and persists throughout childhood. The "growth curve" demonstrated by plotting sequential height measurements on a standardized growth chart, may range from flat (no growth) to very shallow (minimal growth). Normal puberty may or may not occur depending on the degree of pituitary insufficiency (inability of the pituitary to produce adequate hormone levels other than growth hormone) that is present.

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55. Dwarfism. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 2001. dwarfism. dwarfism is deliberately produced and perpetuated in certainspecies (eg, in breeding miniature dogs and cultivating dwarf plants). http://www.bartleby.com/65/dw/dwarfism.html

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56. Dwarfism Professionals only. dwarfism,, Print this article, term of growth hormone.The investigation of dwarfism depends on the suspected cause. http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/Volume VII/DWARFISM.asp

Medcyclopaedia About Medcyclopaedia Amersham Health Search for: Type a word or a phrase. All forms of the word are searchable. Advanced search Browse entry words starting with: A B C D ... Other characters Try our Medcyclopaedia Premium Edition with added tools and functionality tailored to make your working day easier. The following tools are presently available: Expanded search *For Medical Professionals only, registration required Dwarfism, term used to describe very short statured people, below the 3rd centile. Dwarfism may be associated with a skeletal dysplasia or may be due to failure of growth, e.g. pituitary failure with absence of growth hormone. The investigation of dwarfism depends on the suspected cause. If a skeletal dysplasia is suspected, a skeletal survey is indicated. If a central cause is suspected, MR imaging of the pituitary gland is performed. The term "dwarfism" is now generally replaced by "short stature". Short stature is also a feature of many inherited syndromes, as indicated in the individual entries, e.g. achondroplasia mesomelic dysplasia acrodysostosis spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita HC The Encyclopaedia of Medical Imaging Volume VII Welcome to Medcyclopaedia.

57. Dwarfism dwarfism,, Print this article, smallness of stature from various causes(Table 1). For a general description, see dwarfism. dwarfism http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/Volume III 1/dwarfism.html

Medcyclopaedia About Medcyclopaedia Amersham Health Search for: Type a word or a phrase. All forms of the word are searchable. Advanced search Browse entry words starting with: A B C D ... Other characters Try our Medcyclopaedia Premium Edition with added tools and functionality tailored to make your working day easier. The following tools are presently available: Expanded search *For Medical Professionals only, registration required Dwarfism, smallness of stature from various causes (Table 1). For a general description, see dwarfism Dwarfism, Table 1. Some causes of short stature. Endocrine disorders Hypopituitarism Hypothyroidism Diabetes mellitus Hypercortisolism Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Deficient somatomedin production (Laron dwarfism) Chronic disorders of major organ systems Chronic renal disease Congenital heart disease Juvenile chronic arthritis Sickle cell anaemia Malabsorption syndromes Skeletal disorders Achondroplasia Osteochondrodysplasia Pseudohypoparathyroidism and pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism Rickets Chromosomal aberrations Gonadal dysgenesis Trisomy conditions Miscellaneous disorders Malnutrition Familial short stature Inborn errors of metabolism Intrauterine infections Systemic inflammatory diseases Renal tubular disorders Psychosocial dwarfism Neurologic disorders Different types of dwarfism are described more fully under the names of specific dysplasias osteochondrodysplasias and Hypopituitarism DR The Encyclopaedia of Medical Imaging Volume III:1 Welcome to Medcyclopaedia.

58. Short Persons Support: Health : Dwarfism dwarfism is a medical condition that results in the underdevelopment of thebody. There are more than 320 medical conditions known as dwarfism. http://www.shortsupport.org/Health/Dwarfism.html

Header(1, "H2", "Dwarfism") Achondroplasia, by far the most common form of dwarfism, occurs in one in every 20,000 births in the United States. It is a developmental anomaly that affects the growth of the bones. The patient's trunk is usually normal, but the head is unusually large and the arms and legs unusually small. Those who reach adulthood do not suffer any lessening of their mental or sexual abilities, and may have unusual muscular strength. Achondroplasia does not significantly shorten life span. There are more than 320 medical conditions known as dwarfism. A detailed study of dwarfism is outside the scope of this Web site. There are several good sites that address this medical condition. The Billy Barty Foundation Billy Barty, who also founded Little People of America, passed away in December 2000. The Billy Barty Foundation was founded in 1975. Its mission is to guarantee an acceptable and improved quality of life for Little People through education, employment, accessibility and athletic programs. The primary objectives are to eliminate attitudinal barriers, myths and false negative stereotypes of Little People by providing society examples of achievement and inspiration, and to disseminate information to the general public at large as well as to Little People and their families. The Foundation strives to assist people of short stature to live more independently and productively, and is committed to develop unique and necessary accommodations and services.

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60. Ashly's World Of Short Stature And Dwarfism Resources This Page provides a large variety of resources for those who have dwarfism, skeletalDysplasia conditions and growth disorders that result in short stature http://www.angelfire.com/or2/ashlysworldofwonders/dwarfism.html

Ashly's World of Short Stature Here you will find a large variety of medical and support resources for Those of us that that have skeletal Dysplasia disorders, Dwarfism, and other growth related conditions that cause or is a result of us being small Hi, my name is Ashly. I am 9 years old and I weigh 47 lbs and I'm 3ft 7 I have Geleophysic Dysplasia, a rare skeletal Dysplasia believed to be a lysosomal storage disease, but the genes involved is still unknown. So like many others with these kinds of disorders and other conditions. I'm small because my body won't grow you can visit and read all about me Ashly's Geleophysic Dysplasia Page There is over 1,000 disorders that cause short stature, Dwarfism, and other growth related disorders. The most common form of Dwarfism is Achondroplasia, an Osteochondrodysplasias, a group of disorders that is hereditary as an autosomal dominant disorder. (1 of 25,000 births) defect appears in the enchondral bone formation causing the bone or cartilage to grow abnormally causing a short limbed skeletal dysplasia. Pituitary Gland Disorders, Thyroid Gland Disorders, or tumors in these

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