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Original Articles

The short child

A matter of time or cause for concern?

Pages 51-59 | Published online: 16 May 2016
 

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When a child lags behind his or her peers in growth, the parents are likely to seek their physician's advice. Will Johnny, in time, reach normal height? If a cause of short stature is found for Jane, can treatment bring about catch-up growth? This review of causes, evaluation, and treatment of short stature will help prepare you to answer such questions.

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