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Psychogenic dwarfism surgery
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Treatments of psychogenic dwarfism include hormone therapy and surgery.
Surgery
Surgery
Limb lengthening surgery: This procedure is controversial for many children with psychogenic dwarfism, although it can lengthen the height.
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