What are the symptoms of Russell-Silver syndrome?

Russell-Silver syndrome (RSS) is a rare disorder characterized by intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), poor growth after birth, a relatively large head size, a triangular facial appearance, a prominent forehead (looking from the side of the face), body asymmetry and significant feeding difficulties.

What disease causes short stature?

Many disorders can cause short stature, including achondroplasia, hormone deficiency, delayed puberty, Cushing’s disease, malnutrition, malabsorption disorders, such as celiac disease, and others.

What causes Russell-Silver syndrome?

What causes Russell-Silver syndrome? Russell-Silver syndrome is a complicated disorder. Genetic abnormalities of certain genes that control growth have been found to cause the condition. Russell-Silver syndrome has been linked to a genetic change in chromosomes 7 or 11 in about 60% of people with the condition.

Should I worry if my baby is short?

If your child is smaller than other children their age, they may have a growth problem. It’s typically considered a medical issue if they’re smaller than 95 percent of children their age, and their rate of growth is slow.

Is there any treatment for short length baby?

Growth hormone injections can treat GHD and a few other conditions, including Turner syndrome and chronic kidney failure. Not all short stature needs treatment though. For children who are naturally short, no treatment is necessary. However, it can be challenging if a child is dealing with teasing from other kids.

Is dwarfism seen on ultrasound?

Your pediatrician will likely examine a number of factors to assess your child’s growth and determine whether he or she has a dwarfism-related disorder. In some cases, disproportionate dwarfism may be suspected during a prenatal ultrasound if very short limbs disproportionate to the trunk are noted.