International Consensus Guideline on Small for Gestational Age: Etiology and Management From Infancy to Early Adulthood.

ABSTRACT: This International Consensus Guideline was developed by experts in the field of small for gestational age (SGA) of 10 pediatric endocrine societies worldwide. A consensus meeting was held and 1300 articles formed the basis for discussions. All experts voted about the strengths of the recommendations. The guideline gives new and clinically relevant insights into the etiology of short stature after SGA birth, including novel knowledge about (epi)genetic causes. Further, it presents long-term consequences of SGA birth and also reviews new treatment options, including treatment with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) in addition to growth hormone (GH) treatment, as well as the metabolic and cardiovascular health of young adults born SGA after cessation of childhood GH treatment in

SUBMITTER: Hokken-Koelega ACS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10166266 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature