📏 Chapter 27 · Assessment of Growth

Growth charts (WHO 0-24mo, CDC 2-20yr), percentiles, Z-scores, BMI, midparental height, bone age, growth failure, short stature (familial vs constitutional delay vs pathologic), tall stature, obesity evaluation. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 22nd Edition.

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📝 30 Clinical Scenarios — Growth Assessment

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📊 Clinical Growth Patterns & Interpretations

Select a growth topic to learn about interpretation, differential diagnosis, and next steps.

📋 Stepwise Approach to Growth Assessment & Abnormalities

🔑 Key Principles — Growth Assessment (Nelson Ch 27)
• Accurate measurement is essential: recumbent length <2y, standing height ≥2y. Use WHO charts (0-24mo) and CDC charts (2-20y).
• Growth velocity is more sensitive than a single measurement.
• Midparental height calculation determines genetic potential.
• Bone age helps distinguish constitutional delay from pathologic short stature.
• BMI ≥95th percentile = obesity; 85th-94th = overweight; <5th = underweight.

    ⚡ Reflex Prompts — Growth Scenarios

    📖 Chapter 27 Summary: Assessment of Growth