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B. Proportionate shortening
C. Short limbs and short stature
D. Short limbs and long stature
Ans. C. (Short limbs and short stature)
Iodine deficiency in pregnancy has long seen linked to cretinism and possible fetal wastage.
• Occasionally the only clinical evidence of the hypothyrodism may be isolated short stature. The ratio between the upper and lower segments of the body is increased.
• The growth velocity is low; child appears short and stocky with disproportionately large head and trunk as compared to limbs.
True statement regarding cretinism is
A. Short limbs compared to trunkB. Proportionate shortening
C. Short limbs and short stature
D. Short limbs and long stature
Ans. C. (Short limbs and short stature)
Iodine deficiency in pregnancy has long seen linked to cretinism and possible fetal wastage.
• Occasionally the only clinical evidence of the hypothyrodism may be isolated short stature. The ratio between the upper and lower segments of the body is increased.
• The growth velocity is low; child appears short and stocky with disproportionately large head and trunk as compared to limbs.
