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Somatropin (recombinant human growth hormone) is recommended as a treatment option for children with growth failure associated with any of the following conditions:
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growth hormone deficiency
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Turner syndrome
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Prader–Willi syndrome
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chronic renal insufficiency
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born small for gestational age with subsequent growth failure at 4 years of age or later
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short stature homeobox‑containing gene (SHOX) deficiency.