Pediatric Oncall
Diagnostic Dilemma
Short Stature
 
fb
twitter
gp
print
Home | All Discussions | Submit Dilemma  

Author: Sujit Ranjane
Question
5 years old boy came with not gaining height. He is 2nd issue of 3rd degree consanguineous marriage of Muslim community. First sibling is 8yrs old male with normal height and weight.
Mother gives similar history of slow growth of her height. There is no major illness in past or hospitalization or TB. No congenital anomalies. Birth history-full term child with average birth weight. Child is having spectacles since 3 yrs of age for refractive error, squint and is been treated for right eye amblyopia. He eats a mixed diet and has a reasonable appetite. On examination, weight is 11kg {for expected 18 kg for his age}, height is 90cms with upper segment- lower segment ratio of 1. His head circumference is 49cms and mid parental height is not taken. He has pallor with no abnormal systemic examination. On investigation, his CBC shows dimorphic anemia with high eosinophilic count. ESR, Mantoux test, chest X-ray, liver function tests, renal function tests, thyroid function tests, urine and stool examination are normal. X-ray wrist shows bone age of 3 years.
Answer Discussion :
M
makramgs nagy
bubble
Like
0
Report Spam
midparent.ht., GH level,CT for brain crainopharengioma,s.albumin ,
7 years ago
E
eman kadryc
bubble
Like
0
Report Spam
may be constitutional but should complete his work up assess growth hormone level
7 years ago

View More Comments
EAP 2017
Ask a Doctor
Join Us
Pediatric Oncall
Medical Calculators
Drug Center
Pediatric Oncall Journal
Parenting
Vaccine Reminder
Home
About Us
Link To Us
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Online Ordering Policy
Sitemap
Feedback
Partner Sites
HIV in Childern
Creative Catchy Ideas
Medical ADRIS
Vaccine Reminder
Pediatric Oncall Journal
Advertisements By
Mega CV by Aristo
IndoIV by Sun Pharma
Upcount By DelCure

Infection in Children

Pediatric Liver Disorders

Pediatric HIV

Tuberculosis
Copyright © 2001 - 2017 Pediatric Oncall All Rights Reserved. All trademarks used are the properties of their respective owners.
Disclaimer: The information given by www.pediatriconcall.com is provided by medical and paramedical & Health providers voluntarily for display & is meant only for informational purpose. The site does not guarantee the accuracy or authenticity of the information. Use of any information is solely at the user's own risk. The appearance of advertisement or product information in the various section in the website does not constitute an endorsement or approval by Pediatric Oncall of the quality or value of the said product or of claims made by its manufacturer.