Growth Hormone Deficiency FAQs (cont.)Medical Author:
Stephen F. Kemp, MD, PhD
Stephen F. Kemp, MD, PhDStephen F. Kemp, M.D., is a U.S. board-certified Pediatric Endocrinologist. Dr. Kemp's educational background includes a BA with from the University of Oregon and an MD and PhD from the University of Chicago. Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
What causes growth hormone deficiency?Growth hormone deficiency is caused by low or absent secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. This condition may be present at birth, or it may develop after birth due to trauma, infections, radiation to the head, or other conditions (for example, tumors). Adults with growth hormone deficiency usually have a history of pituitary tumors that may have been treated with surgery or radiation. In some cases, no cause can be identified.
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Many European paintings, particularly those of the Spanish Court, portray people with extremely short stature who may have had growth hormone deficiency (GHD).
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