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Imaging in Short Stature and Bone Age Estimation.
- Source :
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Indian journal of pediatrics [Indian J Pediatr] 2019 Oct; Vol. 86 (10), pp. 939-951. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Mar 19. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Short stature in children is a diagnostic challenge to the physician. Bone age assessment can be done using various methods. The causes of short stature are variable; often leading to a series of investigations. The endocrine conditions have typical imaging features. This chapter provides a short overview of the methods of bone age estimation, and imaging findings and algorithmic approach towards a child with short stature.
- Subjects :
- Algorithms
Child
Cushing Syndrome diagnostic imaging
Cushing Syndrome pathology
Endocrine System Diseases diagnostic imaging
Endocrine System Diseases pathology
Glioma diagnostic imaging
Glioma pathology
Growth Disorders pathology
Hamartoma diagnostic imaging
Hamartoma pathology
Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell diagnostic imaging
Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell pathology
Humans
Hypopituitarism diagnostic imaging
Hypopituitarism pathology
Hypothalamic Diseases diagnostic imaging
Hypothalamic Diseases pathology
Hypothyroidism diagnostic imaging
Hypothyroidism pathology
Pituitary Diseases diagnostic imaging
Pituitary Diseases pathology
Pituitary Gland diagnostic imaging
Pituitary Gland pathology
Pituitary Hormones
Puberty, Precocious diagnostic imaging
Puberty, Precocious pathology
Age Determination by Skeleton methods
Diagnostic Imaging methods
Growth Disorders diagnostic imaging
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0973-7693
- Volume :
- 86
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Indian journal of pediatrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30887222
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-019-02920-9