A child&;s growth variation is normal but bone development is not according to the chronological age. What is diagnosis?
Correct Answer: Constitutional delay
Description: In constitutional delay, the bone age corresponds to the child&;s height age but is lower than chronological age by 2-4 yrs . Skeletal age is usually assessed by radiographic study of left hand and wrist. Ref- OP.Ghai, 9th edition
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