Alternative Names & Classifications:
Growth Hormone Deficiency (CLINICAL), Somatotropin Deficiency (CLINICAL)
Description
Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) can be congenital or acquired due to pituitary trauma, tumors, or radiation. In children, it manifests primarily as severe growth failure and short stature. In adults, it causes changes in body composition, including reduced muscle mass and bone density, alongside impaired quality of life.