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Precision Medicine
4 May 2021
It refers to short stature (less than 1.47 m) whose cause is genetic or caused by a specific condition. Dwarfism is classified into two types:
The symptoms depend on the type of dwarfism suffered:
Disproportionate:
Proportionate:
There are several complications associated with dwarfism:
Disproportionate:
Proportionate:
Once the pediatrician analyzes your child’s symptoms and signs, they will perform a comprehensive physical examination and perform a series of tests such as X-rays, computed tomography and MRI, and genetic and hormonal tests.
The treatment plan focuses on providing the patient with the greatest degree of independence and avoiding related complications, which is why it usually includes hormonal therapies and corrective surgical procedures.
At the Pediatrics Center, we provide specialized care to our little patients from birth to adulthood, through our pediatric, oncology, neurology, and cardiology services at the level of the best medical centers in the world.
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