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[When is a tall child too tall?].

M A Breukels1, M A M J de Vroede

  • 1Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, locatie Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, afd. Kinderendocrinologie, Lundlaan 6, 3584 EA, Utrecht.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|May 25, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Children with tall stature may require investigation if growth exceeds the 98th percentile or shows disproportion. Early assessment and height prediction are crucial for managing tall stature and identifying underlying conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Endocrinology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Tall stature in children is defined as growth above the 98th percentile.
  • Most cases are constitutional, with individuals remaining within their target height range.
  • Further investigation is warranted for growth exceeding the target range, disproportionate growth, or dysmorphic features.

Observation:

  • Three children with tall stature were evaluated.
  • A 14-year-old girl within her target height received estrogen therapy.
  • A 15.5-year-old boy exceeding his target height, diagnosed with 47,XYY karyotype, underwent epiphysiodesis.
  • A 12-year-old girl with tall stature and homocysteinaemia, a contraindication for hormonal growth inhibition, reached a final height of 192 cm.

Findings:

  • Height prediction using bone age is vital for managing tall stature.
  • Hormonal therapies like sex steroids can be used to limit final height.
  • Certain underlying conditions may contraindicate hormonal growth inhibition treatments.

Implications:

  • Early identification of the cause of tall stature is essential for appropriate management.
  • Tailored treatment strategies are necessary based on individual growth patterns and underlying diagnoses.
  • Understanding contraindications for hormonal therapies ensures patient safety and optimizes outcomes.

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