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Pituitary dwarfism is caused by problems in the pituitary gland. A child with pituitary dwarfism is often small with immature facial features and a chubby body. The main course of treatment for pituitary dwarfism is hormone replacement therapy when there is a lack of growth hormone in the body.¹

Fast Facts:

• --Usually appear normal at birth with normal weight and length²
• --It can be caused by a variety of genetic mutations³
• --If left untreated, extremely short stature and delayed puberty will result³

Top Resources on Pituitary Dwarfism

• A.D.A.M. (via Avera Sacred Heart Hospital): Pituitary Dwarfism
• National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD): Pituitary Dwarfism (Laron Syndrome)
• Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Pituitary Dwarfism (Laron Syndrome)
• Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (via HealthAtoZ): Pituitary Dwarfism
• eCureMe: Pituitary Dwarfism
• Answers.com: Pituitary Dwarfism

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (via HealthAtoZ): Pituitary Dwarfism
2. ↑ eCureMe: Pituitary Dwarfism
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Pituitary Dwarfism (Growth Hormone Deficiency)

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