Evaluation of referrals for genetic investigation of short stature in Hong Kong.

Objective: To establish a profile of the causes of apparently unexplained SS in genetic referral center and evaluate the current referral system.

Methods: This was a retrospective database survey on patients who were referred our clinical genetic service from 1988 - 1998 primarily because of SS. We retrieved the study population from our computer database using "short stature"as a search handle and then studied the demographic, clinical and laboratory data from their medical records.