ArticleCureus2026
Pituitary MRI, Clinical and Biochemical Findings in Children With Growth Disorder: A Retrospective Comparative Study.
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Abstract
Background Growth disorders in children have substantial consequences for physical development and long-term health. This study assesses pituitary gland MRI, clinical, and biochemical laboratory findings in children with growth disorders. Methods A retrospective analytical study was conducted at the Maternity and Children Hospital, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, including 267 children diagnosed with isolated growth hormone deficiency (IGHD), multiple pituitary hormone deficiency (MPHD), or idiopathic short stature (ISS). Demographic, anthropometric, laboratory, and MRI findings were analyzed. Results Males constituted 155 (58.1%) of the cohort. Most children were born via vaginal cephalic delivery (233, 87.3%), with no significant sex differences in birth presentation or birth weight, indicating minimal perinatal contribution to growth abnormalities. Body mass index (BMI) differed significantly between sexes (
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