A form of dwarfism caused by complete or partial GROWTH HORMONE deficiency, resulting from either the lack of GROWTH HORMONE-RELEASING FACTOR from the HYPOTHALAMUS or from the mutations in the growth hormone gene (GH1) in the PITUITARY GLAND. It is also known as Type I pituitary dwarfism. Human hypophysial dwarf is caused by a deficiency of HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE during development.
Also Known As:
Dwarfism, Pituitary; Dwarfism, Growth Hormone Deficiency; Isolated GH Deficiency; Isolated Growth Hormone Deficiency; Isolated HGH Deficiency; Isolated Human Growth Hormone Deficiency; Isolated Somatotropin Deficiency; Isolated Somatotropin Deficiency Disorder; Nanism, Pituitary; Pituitary Nanism; Growth Hormone Deficiency Dwarfism; Hypophysial Dwarf; Hyposomatotrophic Dwarfism; Pituitary Dwarf