Gangaram study shows link between short stature in kids and genetic changes- Ft. Dr. Ratna Dua Puri

Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli

Published On 2022-07-28 04:45 GMT | Update On 2022-09-01 07:25 GMT

Normal variation in adult height is largely due to inherited genetic factors. But, by contrast, at the extreme of short stature, patients often have changes in a single gene, resulting in large effects on height.

In clinically undefined syndromes of short stature with development delay with dysmorphism, the chromosomal microarray may be the first investigation of choice. While in familial or idiopathic short stature, Exome Sequencing may identify short stature syndromes.

In conversation with, Dr. Ratna Dua Puri, Chairperson, Institute of Medical Genetics & Genomics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, co-author of the recent research published in the Indian Pediatrics Journal, who talks about the importance of early diagnosis and the need for awareness among pediatricians before advising tests.

Reference: Singh K, Puri RD, Bijarnia-Mahay S, Lall M, Verma J, Saxena R, Kohli S, Thomas D, Saviour P, Verma IC. Clinical and Genetic Profile of Children With Short Stature Presenting to a Genetic Clinic in Northern India. Indian Pediatr. 2022 Jun 15;59(6):463-466. PMID: 35695141

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Article Source : Indian Pediatrics Journal

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