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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for Laron syndrome
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  1. Laron syndrome 
    Laron syndrome is a rare form of short stature that results from the body's inability to use growth hormone, a substance produced by the brain's pituitary ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/laron-syndrome - Genetics
  2. GHR gene 
    ... the GHR gene have been found to cause Laron syndrome, a rare form of short stature that is ... condition, including obesity.Studies suggest that people with Laron syndrome have a significantly reduced risk of cancer and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/ghr - Genetics
  3. IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1) Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... reduced muscle mass. GH insensitivity, also known as Laron syndrome. This is a rare genetic disorder in which ... MD): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Laron syndrome; [updated 2015 Sep 30; cited 2021 Apr 5]; [ ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../igf-1-insulin-like-growth-factor-1-test - Medical Tests
  4. Dwarfism (National Library of Medicine)  
    People with dwarfism have short stature. This means that their height is under 4' 10" as an adult. They are usually of normal intelligence. Dwarfism most often ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/dwarfism.html - Health Topics
  5. Growth Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Does your child seem much shorter - or much taller - than other kids his or her age? It could be normal. Some children may be small for their age but still be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/growthdisorders.html - Health Topics