A 9-year-old boy presents with growth retardation and propensity to hypoglycemia. Physical examination reveals sho stature, micropenis, increased fat and high-pitched voice. The skeletal survey reveals bone age of 5 years. Which of the following is most appropriate diagnosis?
High-Yield Explanation
- Features mentioned in the question suggests the diagnosis of Growth hormone deficiency CLINICAL FEATURES OF GH DEFICIENCY: Delayed bone age, dentition, pubey , milestones Hypoglycemia Frontal bossing High pitched voice Sho stature