Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children (Pituitary Dwarfism) By Andrew Calabria, MD, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Reviewed / Revised Aug 2022 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Etiology Symptoms and Signs Diagnosis Treatment Key Points More Information Topic Resources Height Potential: A Child's... Growth hormone deficiency is the most common pituitary hormone deficiency in children and can be isolated or accompanied by deficiency of other pituitary hormones.