Pituitary dwarfism (sometimes called proportionate dwarfism) is a condition of growth retardation characterized by children who are very short in stature but have normal body proportions. It is caused by a dysfunction of the pituitary gland (Tish, 1999). Pituitary dwarfism is caused by a lack of growth hormone (GH) produced by the pituitary gland, but the cause of the lack of GH can be the result of many conditions.
Grossly decreased physical height; disproportion among bodily parts due to inadequate growth hormone levels.
Short stature can occur when there is an insufficiency of growth hormone, rather than being attributed to a late growth spurt or genetic factors. In cases of growth hormone deficiency, the body experiences abnormally sluggish growth, leading to a shortened stature with proportional body dimensions. Despite the slower growth rate, the body’s proportions remain within the normal range for height.