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Most common cause of sho stature is:

A
Constitutional
B
Hypothyroidism
C
Growth hormone deficiency
D
Systemic illness
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. A: Constitutional The causes of sho stature can be divided into 3 broad categories: Chronic disease (including undernutrition genetic disorders) Familial sho stature Constitutional delay of growth and development (commoner) Endocrine diseases are rare causes of sho stature. The hallmark of endocrine disease is linear growth failure that occurs to a greater degree than weight loss.

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