What is the difference between a person who has proportionate and disproportionate dwarfism?

There are two main categories of dwarfism — disproportionate and proportionate. Disproportionate dwarfism is characterized by an average-size torso and shorter arms and legs or a shortened trunk with longer limbs. In proportionate dwarfism, the body parts are in proportion but shortened.

What are the types of short stature?

[1] According to Ranke (1996), “Short stature is defined as a condition in which the height of an individual is two standard deviations (SD) below the corresponding mean height of a given age, sex and population group.” In medical terminology, it is known as “dwarfism.” There are two short stature types, proportionate …

What causes disproportionate short stature in children?

Disproportionate short stature (DSS) usually stems from a genetic mutation that affects the development of bone and cartilage and undermines physical growth. The parents may not have short stature, but they may pass on a condition that is linked to DSS, such as achondroplasia, mucopolysaccharide disease, and spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia (SED).

What does disproportionate short-limb short stature mean?

A type of disproportionate short stature characterized by a short limbs but an average-sized trunk.  [from HPO] Term Hierarchy GTR MeSH CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar   CROGVDisproportionate short-limb short stature Phenotypic abnormality Growth abnormality Abnormality of body height Short stature

What can be done about short stature in children?

Growth hormone can treat some types of short stature. If there are signs of malnutrition, the child may need nutritional supplements or treatment for a bowel disorder or other condition that is preventing them from absorbing nutrients. If growth is restricted or delayed because of a hormonal problem, GH treatment may be necessary.

Is the height of a child a pathologic condition?

Although most children with short or tall stature do not have a pathologic condition, extremes of height, especially beyond three standard deviations, require further workup. Calculating the midparental height ( Table 1) is an important part of the evaluation because most short or tall children have short or tall parents.