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 short stature, micropenis, increased fat and high–pitched voice. The skeletal survey reveals a 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: It is a classic case of Growth hormone deficiency.\nclinical features of Growth hormone deficiency\n\nShort children with normal body proportions\nMarkedly increased subcutaneous fat\nDelayed skeletal age than chronological age\nThe height age is less than skeletal age and chronological age.\nHypoplastic penis and scrotum\nMay present with severe hypoglycemic convulsions.\nCrowding of midfacial features\nGenitals are small (sexual infantilism)\nTruncal obesity.\nHigh pitched voice\nDepressed nasal bridge\nProminent philtrum\nFrontal Bossing\nDelayed sexual maturation\nDelayed tooth eruption', 'role': 'assistant'}]