5A61.3

Growth hormone deficiency

Deficiência de hormônio do crescimento

Category

Definition

Deficiency of growth hormone in children, adolescents and adults. Includes deficiency of growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) and excess of central somatostatin, leading to growth hormone deficiency. Includes idiopathic, inborn and acquired forms of growth hormone deficiency.

Exclusions

  • Hypopituitarism

Index Terms

Growth hormone deficiency