A type of dwarfism: Russel-silver syndrome is a growth disorder that affects males and females equally. With early intervention, the children can gain normal stature. There are a number of criteria used for making the diagnosis. There are a number of websites that can explain the disorder in more detail as well as support groups online. If your pediatrician is not too familiar with rsr, ask for a referral.
Answered 4/19/2013
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