Growth & Development · NEET PG Preparation Paediatrics
A 3-year-old child is evaluated for short stature. His height is below the 3rd percentile on the standard growth chart. Both parents are short, and t…
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A 3-year-old child is evaluated for short stature. His height is below the 3rd percentile on the standard growth chart. Both parents are short, and the child's growth velocity is normal along the lower percentile curve. Bone age corresponds to the chronological age. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- A.Constitutional delay of growth and puberty
- B.Familial (genetic) short statureCorrect answer
- C.Growth hormone deficiency
- D.Hypothyroidism
Solution
Familial (genetic) short stature is characterized by short parents, height below the 3rd percentile, normal growth velocity, and a bone age that matches chronological age. In contrast, constitutional delay shows a delayed bone age.
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