Etymed
dwarfism
Definition
A medical condition characterized by short stature, typically due to genetic or hormonal disorders affecting growth
Clinical context
A 12-year-old boy presents to the pediatric endocrinology clinic with significantly short stature, measuring only 4 feet tall compared to his peers. His growth hormone stimulation test reveals low growth hormone levels, and radiographic imaging shows delayed bone age. His parents report that he was born full-term but had difficulty feeding as an infant and experienced delayed developmental milestones.
Mnemonic
DWARFISM - Dwarfism, Acromegaly, Wilm's tumor, Intrauterine growth restriction, Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy, Growth hormone deficiency, Turner syndrome, Noonan syndrome