This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'A 9 year old boy presents with growth retardation and propensity to hypoglycemia. Physical examination reveals sho stature, micropenis, increased fat and high-pitched voice. The skeletal survey reveals bone age of 5 years. Which of the following is most appropriate diagnosis - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Malabsorption, B. Growth hormone deficiency, C. Adrenal tumour, D. Thyroxin deficiency', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: B \nExplanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Growth hormone deficiency Clinical features of Growth hormone deficiency o Sho children with normal body propoions o Markely increased subcutaneous fat o Delayed skeletal age than chronological age o The height age is less than skeletal age and chronological age. o Hypoplastic penis and scrotum o May present with severe hypoglycemic convulsions. o Crowding of midfacial features o Genitals are small (sexual infantilism) o Truncal obesity. o High pitched voice o Depressed nasal bridge o Prominent philtrum o Frontal bossing o Delayed sexual maturation o Delayed tooth eruption", 'role': 'assistant'}]