A child is below the third percentile for height. His growth velocity is normal, but chronologic age is more than skeletal age. The most likely diagnosis is ?
Correct Answer: Constitutional delay in growth
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Contitutional delay in growth o This child has i) Sho stature (height is less than 3rd percentile) ii) Normal growth velocity, iii) Chronological age > skeletal age o All these are features of Consititutional delay in growth (see previous explanations).
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