Patient's question:
Male, born on 2001.2.17, current height 1.41, skeletal age 12 weeks 6 monthsDoctor's answer:
Growth hormone deficiency generally results in a lower bone age, but it is not absolute. I recommend closely monitoring the child's height and bone age. If the height gradually approaches the average as the child grows older, there is no need for a growth hormone stimulation test. However, if the height drops below -2 standard deviations, a growth hormone stimulation test should be conducted to determine whether there is growth hormone deficiency.