Research on X-linked growth hormone deficiency and related genes.
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1003-9406.2013.01.016
- Author:
Chun-lin WANG
1
;
Li LIANG
Author Information
1. Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Dwarfism, Pituitary;
diagnosis;
genetics;
Genetic Association Studies;
Humans
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics
2013;30(1):67-69
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a common cause of dwarfism. Most GHD patients are sporadic, whilst 5%-30% are of familial type. X-linked GHD patients are relatively rare. We hereby provide a literature review and report on our latest findings of the disease.
