ESPE Abstracts

Background: In selected cohorts, a genetic cause is found in up to 40% of children presenting with severe short stature (height <-3 SDS) and 30% with multiple pituitary hormone deficiency (MPHD). Since 2020, to inform diagnosis and tailor management, three NHS England genomic laboratory hubs (GLHs) have offered clinicians access to gene panels as part of routine care for short stature: R147 ‘Growth failure in early childhood’ (e...