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Psychogenic dwarfism surgery

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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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