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Short stature caused by obstructive apnoea during sleep. |
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| Authors: | T W Bate D A Price C A Holme R B McGucken |
| Abstract: | A 5 year old girl presented to a growth clinic with short stature. Obstructive sleep apnoea was diagnosed. After tonsillectomy her symptoms were alleviated and her rate of growth increased from 4.0 cm/year to 13.6 cm/year. |
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