Talla baja idiopática y uso de hormona de crecimiento: documento del consenso de la Sociedad Chilena de Endocrinología y Diabetes / Consensus recommendations of the Chilean Society of Endocrinology an Diabetes on growth hormone use in idiopathic short stature
Rev. chil. endocrinol. diabetes
; 3(3): 211-221, jul. 2010.
Artículo
en Español
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| ID: lil-610320
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ABSTRACT
The diagnosis of idiopathic short stature (ISS) is common among patients with short stature, especially those with a height lower than 2 standard deviations (SD) of the mean. The diagnosis of ISS is considered in children with short stature in whom no recognizable causes are found after a proper evaluation by pediatric endocrinologists. The professional must perform a complete personal and family history, appropriate anthropometry and physical examination and confirm that general and specific laboratory studies including supraphysiological stimuli to measure growth hormone, are normal. Growth hormone (GH) treatment is safe and effective in patients with ISS. Its effects are very similar to those observed in other conditions that affect growth as Turner Syndrome and Small for Gestational Age Short Children. However, treatment is still controversial because ethical, psychological, social, cultural and economic issues, wich are difficult to evaluate, must be taken into account. Individual patient differences and their family environment must also be considered. The hormone is more often indicated to fulfil parent or social environment needs rather than the wish of the patients. Although the treatment is safe, it is not free of complications and its results are often poorer than those expected by patients or their parents. The Chilean Society of Endocrinology and diabetes commissioned a panel of experts among its members, to generate a consensus document on ISS and the use of growth hormone, to provide information and recommendations to the Chilean community.
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Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
LILACS
Asunto principal:
Estatura
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Hormona del Crecimiento
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Trastornos del Crecimiento
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de etiología
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Guía de práctica clínica
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Factores de riesgo
Aspecto:
Aspectos éticos
Límite:
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Chile
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Rev. chil. endocrinol. diabetes
Asunto de la revista:
Endocrinologia
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Chile
Institución/País de afiliación:
Hospital Exequiel González Cortés/CL
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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile/CL
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Universidad de Chile/CL