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What is a common clinical manifestation of gigantism in children?
What is a common clinical manifestation of gigantism in children?
- Decreased height due to bone defects
- Increased muscle and visceral development (correct)
- Delayed puberty
- Short stature due to growth hormone deficiency
Which of the following is a possible cause of gigantism?
Which of the following is a possible cause of gigantism?
- Oversecretion of growth hormone after puberty
- Defect in the hypothalamus leading to excessive GH release (correct)
- Hyperplasia of the adrenal glands
- Hypoplasia of the anterior pituitary gland
What is typically abnormal in individuals with gigantism despite their large size?
What is typically abnormal in individuals with gigantism despite their large size?
- Visceral organ function
- Bone density
- Body proportions
- Muscle strength (correct)
What type of genetic disorder may lead to gigantism?
What type of genetic disorder may lead to gigantism?
How is the diagnosis of gigantism confirmed?
How is the diagnosis of gigantism confirmed?
Which test may be conducted to evaluate growth hormone levels in a patient suspected of having gigantism?
Which test may be conducted to evaluate growth hormone levels in a patient suspected of having gigantism?
What is the main cause of hypopituitary dwarfism?
What is the main cause of hypopituitary dwarfism?
Why might children with hypopituitary dwarfism experience problems with dentition?
Why might children with hypopituitary dwarfism experience problems with dentition?
What is the typical appearance of individuals with hypopituitary dwarfism?
What is the typical appearance of individuals with hypopituitary dwarfism?
What is a potential consequence of being below the third percentile in height for a child?
What is a potential consequence of being below the third percentile in height for a child?
Which hormones may be lacking in individuals with hypopituitary dwarfism?
Which hormones may be lacking in individuals with hypopituitary dwarfism?
Why is a thorough diagnostic workup crucial for children with short stature or delayed growth?
Why is a thorough diagnostic workup crucial for children with short stature or delayed growth?
