Tall stature causes

 

Tall stature

 

Male > 6 ft 4 inches

Females  > 6 ft

Causes

Familial

Precocious puberty

Hyperthyroidism

Klinefelter’s syndrome

Marfans syndrome

Pituitary gigantism – Growth hormone excess

Management

Treatment as per the cause

Generally socially acceptable and no treatment is required for tall stature

 

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