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Isolated growth hormone deficiency type 2


Other Names:
IGHD2; Isolated growth hormone deficiency type II; IGHD II; IGHD2; Isolated growth hormone deficiency type II; IGHD II; Growth hormone deficiency, isolated autosomal dominant; Pituitary dwarfism due to isolated growth hormone deficiency autosomal dominant See More
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These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

Where to Start

  • Genetics Home Reference (GHR) contains information on Isolated growth hormone deficiency type 2. This website is maintained by the National Library of Medicine.

In-Depth Information

  • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.

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