Paediatric Growth Workbook

Wrap-up

Conditions causing abnormal growth

Open Question

Now that you have worked through these cases, consider again conditions you know that cause abnormal growth. How many conditions can you recall that fit into the following categories:

  • Chromosomal abnormalities
  • Malnutrition - poor intake or malabsorption
  • Chronic ill health
  • Iatrogenic
  • Psychological & emotional factors
  • Skeletal abnormalities
  • Syndromes
  • Hormones