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Short Stature – the Tip of the Iceberg of a Serious Illnesses – a Case Report
Central European journal of paediatrics, 17 (2021), 2; 124-127. https://doi.org/10.5457/p2005-114.300
Butorac Ahel, Ivona; Baraba Dekanić, Kristina; Bašić, Anđela; Severinski, Srećko; Palčevski, Goran; Roganović, Jelena

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Butorac Ahel, I., Baraba Dekanić, K., Bašić, A., Severinski, S., Palčevski, G. & Roganović, J. (2021). Short Stature – the Tip of the Iceberg of a Serious Illnesses – a Case Report. Central European journal of paediatrics, 17. (2), 124-127. doi: 10.5457/p2005-114.300

Butorac Ahel, Ivona, et al. "Short Stature – the Tip of the Iceberg of a Serious Illnesses – a Case Report." Central European journal of paediatrics, vol. 17, no. 2, 2021, pp. 124-127. https://doi.org/10.5457/p2005-114.300

Butorac Ahel, Ivona, Kristina Baraba Dekanić, Anđela Bašić, Srećko Severinski, Goran Palčevski and Jelena Roganović. "Short Stature – the Tip of the Iceberg of a Serious Illnesses – a Case Report." Central European journal of paediatrics 17, no. 2 (2021): 124-127. https://doi.org/10.5457/p2005-114.300

Butorac Ahel, I., et al. (2021) 'Short Stature – the Tip of the Iceberg of a Serious Illnesses – a Case Report', Central European journal of paediatrics, 17(2), pp. 124-127. doi: 10.5457/p2005-114.300

Butorac Ahel I, Baraba Dekanić K, Bašić A, Severinski S, Palčevski G, Roganović J. Short Stature – the Tip of the Iceberg of a Serious Illnesses – a Case Report. Central European journal of paediatrics [Internet]. 2021 [cited 2024 May 07];17(2):124-127. doi: 10.5457/p2005-114.300

I. Butorac Ahel, K. Baraba Dekanić, A. Bašić, S. Severinski, G. Palčevski and J. Roganović, "Short Stature – the Tip of the Iceberg of a Serious Illnesses – a Case Report", Central European journal of paediatrics, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 124-127, 2021. [Online]. Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:184:561491. [Accessed: 07 May 2024]

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Title (english)Short Stature – the Tip of the Iceberg of a Serious Illnesses – a Case Report
AuthorIvona Butorac Ahel
AuthorKristina Baraba Dekanić
AuthorAnđela Bašić
AuthorSrećko Severinski
AuthorGoran Palčevski
AuthorJelena Roganović
Author's institutionUniversity of Rijeka
Faculty of Medicine
(Department of Pediatrics)
Scientific / art field,
discipline and subdiscipline		BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE
Clinical Medical Sciences
Pediatrics
Abstract (english)
Objective − The aim of this paper was to emphasize the importance of a complete physical examination of a child referred to a pediatric endocrinologist due to short stature. Although short stature is usually considered to be a sign of an endocrinological disease, a broad spectrum of other pediatric disorders may be the cause of growth retardation. Case Report − A 9-year-old girl was referred to a pediatric endocrinologist due to short stature. Physical examination revealed her height to be 120 cm (-2.7 SD) and her weight to be 17.75 kg (-3.93 SD). In addition, she looked extremely pale and had tachycardia (130 bpm). Laboratory tests revealed severe microcytic anemia. A wide diagnostic work-up was performed, without revealing a clear cause of the disease. It was found out that the girl had never started eating solid food and that her diet was extremely limited. Psychological and psychiatric evaluation were done. She received 7 doses of iron sucrose in total. During her hospital stay she was fed with enteral formulas, and food intake was gradually increased with the introduction of solid foods. Complete laboratory recovery from anemia was achieved within 2 months. In parallel with nutritional replenishment, her height and weight improved. Conclusion − This case demonstrates the importance of a thorough physical examination and preventive routine periodic evaluation in order to prevent further health impairment and possible lifet-hreatening complications.
Keywords (english)
Languageenglish
Publication typeProfessional paper - Professional paper
Publication statusPublished
Peer reviewPeer review
Publication versionPublished version
Journal titleCentral European journal of paediatrics
Numberingvol. 17, no. 2, pp. 124-127
p-ISSN2490-3639
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.5457/p2005-114.300
URN:NBNurn:nbn:hr:184:561491
Publication2021
Document URLhttp://bib.irb.hr/1155571
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