Growth Flashcards
1
Q
2 clues that the child may be a late bloomer
A
parental late growth spurt and time that teeth fall out
2
Q
Most constitutional growth delay is due to ___ issues
A
GI
3
Q
You can tell the difference between girls and boys for about __ months after birth
A
6
4
Q
Androgen excess in females shows these symptoms, while estrogen excess shows
A
acne, pubic hair, odor, growth
breast development, growth
5
Q
Central causes of early puberty
A
CNS issues or haratoma
6
Q
Peripheral causes of precocious puberty
A
ovarian cysts and mccune albright syndrome
7
Q
How is congenital hypothyroidism caught and what’s the prognosis
A
state screening at birth; excellent
