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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Radiology
  • Skeletal Development

Background:

  • Excessive weight gain in children can signal underlying endocrine or metabolic disorders.
  • Early identification and diagnosis are crucial for effective management of pediatric obesity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential skeletal manifestations associated with excessive weight gain in a pediatric patient.
  • To correlate clinical presentation with radiographic findings in a 6-year-old girl.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical assessment of a 6-year-old female presenting with significant weight gain.
  • Radiographic imaging of the left hand and wrist was performed.

Main Results:

  • Radiographic findings of the left hand and wrist were analyzed in the context of the patient's excessive weight gain.
  • The study presents the specific radiographic characteristics observed.

Conclusions:

  • Radiographs of the hand and wrist can provide valuable insights into the assessment of pediatric patients with excessive weight gain.
  • Skeletal evaluation may aid in the diagnostic workup of childhood obesity.