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21st August 2023

A 14-year-old boy is brought to your clinic by his parents, who are worried about his short stature

A 14-year-old boy is brought to your clinic by his parents, who are worried about his short stature. His height is in the 3rd percentile for his age, and he hasn’t shown signs of puberty yet. His parents are of average height.

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