What the pediatric endocrinologist needs to know about skeletal dysplasia, a primer

Children with skeletal dysplasia are frequently referred to pediatric endocrinologists due to short stature. These children may present with disproportionate growth or medical histories that point to a skeletal dysplasia. This primer will discuss when to be concerned about skeletal dysplasia, the initial steps in evaluation for a skeletal dysplasia, and new therapies that are either recently approved or in development.

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Children with short stature due to skeletal dysplasia are often referred to pediatric endocrinologists. This primer presents information on when to be concerned about skeletal dysplasia, how to evaluate it, and recent and upcoming therapies.