A 10-year-old boy with short stature and obesity (page 2/3)
Prepared by...
Oranee Sanmaneechai, M.D.
Prapai Dejkhamron,M.D
Kevalee Unachak, M.D
* Department of Pediatrics, Chiang Mai University
 
Discussion I
What are the differential diagnoses for disproportionate short stature?
1.
Skeletal dysplasia: most likely, because he is short stature with macrocephaly and dysmorphic features
2.
Rickets: less likely, because there is no history of nutrition deficiency nor family history of rickets
3.
Hypothyroidism: less likely, because he has no sign and symptoms of hypothyroidism such as delayed development, constipation, thick and broad tongue
Impression: Disproportionate short stature which is most likely caused by skeletal dysplasia
 
Discussion II
Which investigations help in identifying the cause of disproportionate short stature?
> Skeletal dysplasia: X-ray of the entire skeleton
> Hypothyroidism: TFT, and bone age
> Rickets: Ca, PO4, alkaline phosphatase, and long bone films
 
Which investigations are useful for diagnosis of obesity and insulin resistance?
> Fasting blood sugar
> Lipid profiles
> Oral glucose tolerance test
Investigations:
CBC: Hb 11.9 g/dL, Hct 38% WBC 9,800/mm3. (N53% E 1% B 1% L 34% M 6% )
platelet 297,000/mm3.

FBS 92 mg/dL, Ca 8.9 (N=8.8-10.2), Mg 1.92 (N=1.5-2.3), PO4 5.1(N=3.7-5.6) mg/dL
LFT: TP 7.9 g/dL, Alb 4.9 g/dL, Glob 3 g/dL, Alk Phos 185 U/L, Chol 211 mg/dL, AST 37 U/L, ALT 47 U/L, TB 1.1 mg/dL, DB 0.41 mg/dL
Cholesterol 211, LDL 131, HDL 44, TG 144 mg/dL
OGTT: normal
Time (min)
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BS (mg/dL)
92
132
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131
TFT: FT4 1.10 mg/dL, T3 161.1 ng/dL, TSH 4.9 uIU/mL: normal for age
Bone age: normal for age
Skeletal X-ray: long bone, pelvis, spine as shown in figures (Click)
 
Discussion III
What is skeletal dysplasia?
Skeletal dysplasia or osteochondrodysplasia is a complex group of diseases caused by primary abnormalities of cartilage or bone, which were classified into
1.
Defect of growth of tubular bone or spine or both
2.
Abnormalities in amount, density, and remodeling of bone including mineralization
3.
Disorder involving disorganized development of cartilage and fibrous connective tissue
How would skeletal dysplasia be diagnosed?
A detailed history and physical examination point the likely diagnosis. The full series of skeletal films is
essential to identify the involved parts of body (skull, spine, pelvis, limbs), and the affected parts of bones (epiphysis, metaphysis, diaphysis, combination).
In this case, achondroplasia is most likely because of typical features, which are described below.
 


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