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Assessment

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Features from the history should include:

  • parental and siblings' heights
  • history of pregnancy
  • history of neonatal period
  • nutritional history, including current nutrition, which should be assessed by a dietician
  • any relevent systemic symptoms
  • social and family history

In examination attention should be paid to:

  • parameters of size - height, weight, head circumference, which should be interpreted in the light of prematurity etc
  • full physical examination, noting any dysmorphology, wasting, or organic dysfunction. In addition any features consistent with any form of abuse should be noted

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