Table 10.

Conditions leading to short stature

Endocrine abnormalities	Abnormal growth hormone secretion
	Abnormal thyroid function
	Excess glucocorticoids
Other causes	Spontaneous
	Short stature associated with small-for-gestational-age
	Congenital anomalies
	Bone system disorders
	Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D abnormalities
	Congenital metabolic abnormalities
	Emotional deprivation syndrome
	Chronic diseases (renal, cardiac, and inflammatory diseases, IBD)
	Malnutrition
	Drug use (e.g., steroids)
	Radiotherapy

IBD inflammatory bowel disease