Spot Diagnosis

Delayed bone age



Question :
A 4 year old child presented with short stature.



What is the bone age of the child?

Discussion :
Bone age is 2 years. At birth, only the metaphyses of the long bones are present. As a child grows the epiphyses become calcified and appear on the x-rays, as do the carpal and tarsal bones of the hands and feet

Correct Answers : yes  38%

Last Shown : Feb 2008
 
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