An analysis of body proportions in children with CHARGE syndrome using photogrammetric anthropometry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Growth retardation is one of the main hallmarks of CHARGE syndrome (CS), yet little is known about the body proportions of these children. Knowledge of body proportions in CS may contribute to a better characterization of this syndrome. This knowledge is important when considering starting growth-stimulating therapy.

Methods

For this cross-sectional study, we selected 32 children with CS and a CHD7 mutation at the Dutch CHARGE Family Day in 2016 or 2017 and the International CHARGE conference in Orlando, Florida, in 2017. We used photogrammetric anthropometry-a measurement method based on digital photographs-to determine various body proportions. We compared these to measurements in 21 normally proportioned children with growth hormone deficiency, using independen

SUBMITTER: Penders B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6771509 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature