The Evaluation and Treatment of Tall Stature in Preadolescent Girls: A Case Report
Abstract:
Families may approach primary care providers for advice and treatment for tall stature (height more than two standard deviations above the mean height for a given age) in pre-pubertal children. The following case report describes an 11-year-old girl who was referred to an endocrinology specialist for familial tall stature. Potential pathological causes for tall stature are reviewed. The assessment, management, and risks and benefits of treatment for this condition are described. Finally, the role of the pediatric nurse practitioner in caring for youth with this chief complaint is discussed.
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