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Evaluating Short Stature in Children- GP's Take

Evaluating Short Stature in Children- GP's Take15 Jun22 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the clinical approach to evaluating and managing short stature in children. While short stature is a common cause of parental concern, the primary task for a general practitioner is to distinguish between healthy children with normal growth variants (such as familial short stature or constitutional delay) and those with an underlying pathology. Join us as we break down the essentials of paediatric growth assessments, including: The "Vital Sign" of ...