A child is below the third percentile for height. His growth velocity is normal, but chronologic age is more then skeletal age. The most likely diagnosis is _________
Correct Answer: Constitutional delay in growth
Description: Constitutional delay of growth and pubey (CDGP) is a term describing a temporary delay in the skeletalgrowth and thus height of a child with no physical abnormalities causing the delay. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
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