Small for Gestational Age: Growth and Puberty Issues.
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2015-02
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Context: Small for gestational age infants have multifold increased risk of growth failure and adulthood disorders. Those who experience
rapid catch up growth are at risk of developing metabolic syndrome, whereas those without catch up may end up with short stature. These
children are also prone to an altered pubertal development.
Need and Purpose: Scarcity of literature, lack of published guidelines on the follow-up and management plan of children born with small
for gestational age.
Evidence Acquisition: Literature search in PubMed was conducted with regard to epidemiology, growth and puberty, comorbidities, its
pathogenesis and management in small for gestational age, with particular relevance for developing countries. An algorithm for follow-up
of these children is outlined, based on available empiric data.
Conclusions: Being born small for gestational age predisposes to many metabolic and pubertal disorders. Special emphasis is needed
for early detection and management through early surveillance in growth clinics, and regular follow-up to prevent associated
comorbidities.
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Intrauterine Growth retardation, Puberty, Short stature
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Yadav Sangita, Rustogi D. Small for Gestational Age: Growth and Puberty Issues. Indian Pediatrics. 2015 Feb; 52(2): 135-140.