pituitary dwarfism

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Dwarves
gptkbp:affects self-esteem
physical development
growth plates
gptkbp:associated_with hypopituitarism
gptkbp:can_be_used_to hypoglycemia
gptkbp:can_cause decreased bone density
gptkbp:can_detect blood tests for IGF-1
gptkbp:can_lead_to social challenges
psychosocial issues
joint problems
challenges in adulthood
increased body fat
gptkbp:caused_by nutritional deficiencies
deficiency of growth hormone
tumors in the pituitary gland
gptkbp:condition idiopathic short stature
gptkbp:diagnosis clinical evaluation
hormone level testing
MRI of the pituitary gland
gptkbp:genetic_studies mutations in GH1 gene
gptkbp:has_achieved other hormonal deficiencies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label pituitary dwarfism
gptkbp:impact quality of life
gptkbp:is a genetic disorder
gptkbp:is_associated_with other pituitary disorders
gptkbp:is_characterized_by normal body proportions
normal intelligence
gptkbp:is_common_in males
gptkbp:is_considered a chronic condition
a medical condition
a form of short stature
gptkbp:is_diagnosed_during childhood or adolescence
gptkbp:is_different_from achondroplasia
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by pediatric endocrinologist
gptkbp:is_managed_by gptkb:health_services
gptkb:healthcare_professionals
gptkbp:is_not_curable_but is manageable with treatment
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by other health issues
other endocrine disorders
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in other forms of dwarfism
proportionate dwarfism
gptkbp:is_part_of endocrine disorders
gptkbp:is_recognized_by family history
medical community
clinical signs and symptoms
gptkbp:is_related_to growth hormone deficiency
psychological dwarfism
gptkbp:may_require_monitoring_for growth and development
gptkbp:occurs_in trauma to the pituitary gland
gptkbp:premiered_on childhood
gptkbp:prevalence rare condition
gptkbp:requires psychological support
lifelong treatment
gptkbp:symptoms short stature
delayed puberty
proportional body structure
gptkbp:treatment growth hormone therapy
hormonal replacement therapy
recombinant human growth hormone
growth hormone injections
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shauna_Rae
gptkb:Growth_hormone_releasing_hormone
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8