Question
A friend’s daughter is much shorter than her peers, and she used to think it was just natural. But later, she found out her daughter has dwarfism. The doctor said a series of detailed examinations are needed, and the child cried when hearing about the detailed exams. I want to know what detailed examinations are required for dwarfism?
Answer
The random blood GH measurement in the growth hormone influence test is not significant for diagnosis, but if the random blood GH level is significantly lower than normal (>10ug/L), GHD can be ruled out. Children suspected of having GHD must undergo GH influence tests to evaluate the function of the pituitary gland in secreting GH. Physiological tests are screening tests, while drug tests are diagnostic tests. It is generally believed that the peak of GH during the test process has diagnostic value.