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TALL STATURE

Tall Stature Definition: Tall stature is defined as height of the child is greater than 2 SD above the population mean for age & sex, using growth charts based on local reference standards. If there is significant discrepancy between the mid – parental centile & child’s height, detailed assessment is indicated. History · A detailed history of early growth including birth weight & length should be obtained. · Birth weight & length are usually above 2 SD in children with primary growth disorders like Sotos, Beck with – Widemann & Marfan Syndromes. They continue to show accelerated growth velocity in infancy & early childhood. · Children with constitutional tall stature are within normal range for birth weight & length & demonstrate accelerated growth velocity in early childhood. · Neonatal hypoglycemia can be a f