Final height and predicted height in boys with untreated constitutional growth delay.

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We report on 49 boys with constitutional growth delay (CGD) who were initially seen in our clinic at a mean chronological age of 13.3 years (range, 7.3-16.4) and a bone age of 11.1 years (range, 6.0-13.5). All were below the 5th height percentile for chronological age. A positive family history with delayed growth and puberty in one or both parents could be elicited in 75%. All 49 patients were re-examined at a...

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