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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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True about Slipped femoral capital epiphysis is?
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The correct answer is  ANSWER: (B) Treethowan sign seenREF: Tachdjian's pediatric orthopedics 3rd edp. 711-39, Apley's 8th edp. 426 -430SLIPPED FEMORAL CAPITAL EPIPHYSIS (SFCE)Seen in adolescent children in age group of 13-15yrsEither overweight or sexually immaturePresents with endocrinopathiesHypothyroidismGrowth hormone excessCRFCraniopharyngiomaHypogonadismKlienfelter s syndrome may present as SFCETreethowan s sign on x-rayUSG or CT more sensitive in detecting early slipTc 99 scan shows increased uptakeRx is prompt surgery