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  • Title: [Short stature].
    Author: Tahirović H, Toromanović A.
    Journal: Med Arh; 2004; 58(5):309-14. PubMed ID: 15628259.
    Abstract:
    In the paper it was identified firstly the short stature, then importance of anamnesis, physical examination, anthropometric measurements and calculated parameters of growth. Then followed the classification of causes for short stature with a specific review on differentiation of normal from pathologic variants. Further in the text it was pointed out the importance of observing normal variants of short stature since between 84% and 87% children are with height under the 3rd percentile. Then followed tables showing pathologic causes of the short stature, and then diagnostic and therapeutic approach to the child with proportionately short stature and short stature associated with dysmorphic features.
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