Evaluating the sensitivity and specificity of the UK and Dutch growth referral criteria in predicting the diagnosis of pathological short stature

Objective The aim of this observational study was to evaluate the UK and Dutch referral criteria for short stature to determine their sensitivity and specificity in predicting pathological short stature. Adherence to the recommended panel of investigations was also assessed.Study design Retrospectiv...

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Published in:	BMJ Paediatrics Open
Main Authors:	MARTIN O SAVAGE, Lee Martin, Gemma White, Helen L Storr, Shakira Cosier, Afiya Andrews, Ruben Willemsen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2022-07-01
Online Access:	https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/6/1/e001385.full

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