2024年11月7日 · Dwarfism is short stature that results from a genetic or medical condition. Stature is the height of a person in a standing position. Dwarfism generally is defined as an adult height of 4 feet, 10 inches (147 cm) or less. The average adult height among people with dwarfism is 4 feet, 1 inch (125 cm) for women and 4 feet, 4 inches (132 cm) for men.

2024年11月7日 · Very short stature of 4 feet 10 inches or less that results from a genetic or medical condition is considered dwarfism. Learn about causes and treatment.

2024年2月6日 · Acromegaly occurs when the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone (GH) over a long period of time. The pituitary gland is a small gland at the base of your brain, behind the bridge of your nose.

2023年7月19日 · With central precocious puberty, puberty starts too soon but develops as usual. For most children with this condition, there's no medical problem or other known reason for the early puberty. In rare cases, the following can cause central precocious puberty: A tumor in the brain or spinal cord. A change in the brain that's present at birth.

Overview. Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic condition that causes changes in skin pigment and tumors on nerve tissue. Skin changes include flat, light brown spots and freckles in the armpits and groin.

2021年11月6日 · In many cases, the goiter is small enough that it's only discovered during a routine medical exam or an imaging test for another condition. Other signs or symptoms depend on whether thyroid function changes, how quickly the goiter grows and whether it …

2024年3月22日 · Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is the medical name for a group of genetic conditions that affect the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are a pair of walnut-sized organs above the kidneys. They make important hormones, including: Cortisol. This controls the body's response to illness or stress. Mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone.

2024年2月6日 · Your doctor will ask about your medical history and conduct a physical exam. Then he or she may recommend the following steps: IGF-1 measurement. After you've fasted overnight, your doctor will take a blood sample to measure the IGF-1 level in your blood. An elevated IGF-1 level suggests acromegaly. Growth hormone suppression test.

2022年3月23日 · CMV is related to the viruses that cause chickenpox, herpes simplex and mononucleosis.CMV may cycle through periods when it lies dormant and then reactivates. If you're healthy, CMV mainly stays dormant. When the virus is active in your body, you can pass the virus to other people. The virus is spread through body fluids — including blood, urine, …

2024年2月13日 · Bleeding into the pituitary gland can cause pituitary apoplexy. Pituitary apoplexy is a medical emergency and needs medical attention quickly.