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C J Petersen

    Ugeskrift for Laeger
    |March 21, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Early intervention is crucial for girls with excessive height. Timely oestrogen treatment, initiated around ages 10-11, can help manage final height in genetically predisposed children.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Endocrinology
    • Human Growth and Development

    Context:

    • Study observed 17 girls with excessive height over 17 years.
    • Most girls (14/17) had tall parents, indicating a genetic predisposition.
    • Eleven girls exhibited excessive height before school age.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the timing of investigation and treatment for excessive height in girls.
    • To determine the optimal age for initiating oestrogen therapy to manage final height.

    Summary:

    • Mean age at examination was 12.3 years, with a mean bone age of 13.1 years.
    • Six girls had already experienced menarche.
    • Estimated mean final height was 181 cm using Tanner et al.'s method.

    Impact:

    • At least half of the girls were investigated too late for effective oestrogen treatment.
    • Recommends earlier final height estimation (ages 10-11) for girls with tall parents and rapid early growth.
    • Highlights the importance of early intervention for managing excessive height.