Investigation and management of tall stature

被引:27
作者
Davies, Justin H. [1 ]
Cheetham, Tim [2 ]
机构
[1] Southampton Childrens Hosp, Dept Paediat Endocrinol, Southampton SO16 6YD, Hants, England
[2] Newcastle Univ, Inst Med Genet, Dept Paediat Endocrinol, Royal Victoria Infirm, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 7RU, Tyne & Wear, England
关键词
GROWTH-HORMONE; ESTROGEN-TREATMENT; FINAL HEIGHT; CHILDHOOD; PROFILES; PUBERTY; GIRLS;
D O I
10.1136/archdischild-2013-304830
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
Referral for an assessment of tall stature is much less common than for short stature. Although the commonest cause is an underlying familial tendency to tallness, there are important disorders that should be considered at the initial assessment. Distinguishing these conditions from normal variations of growth is the key objective when managing the child and family. In some children, further targeted investigations will be needed and in rare instances intervention to limit final height may be appropriate. This article discusses a structured approach to the assessment and management of a child with tall stature.
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