GHD is one of the major causes of short stature.The common causes of GHD are hypoplasia of the anterior pituitary,empty sella,and craniopharyngioma.

• 生长激素缺乏所致的侏儒症是儿童矮小最常见的原因之一,常见原因为原发性垂体发育不良、空蝶鞍、颅咽管瘤。