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1
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When is the fastest phase of growth?

A

Antenatal

2
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What are the causes of short stature?

A
Genetic
Pubertal and growth delay
IUGR/SGA
Dysmorphic syndromes
Endocrine disorders (hypothyroidism, GH deficiency, steroid excess)
Chronic paediatric disease
Psychosocial depravation
3
Q

What are the possible causes of abnormal growth despite normal hormones?

A

Turner Syndrome
Down syndrome
Skeletal dysplasias

4
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Name some chronic paediatric diseases.

A
Asthma
Sickle cell
Juvenile chronic arthritis
IBD (Crohns, coeliac)
Cystic fibrosis
Renal failure
Congenital heart disease
5
Q

What are some causes of tall stature?

A

Tall parents
Early puberty
Marfan syndrome and others
Growth hormone excess

6
Q

Name 3 syndromes associated with obesity.

A

Cushings
Prader Willi
Lawrence Moon

7
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Name 5 monogenic obesity syndromes.

A
Leptin deficiency
Leptin receptor deficiency
POMC deficiency
PC-1 deficiency (Proprotein convertase)
MC4R deficiency