Short stature caused by obstructive apnoea during sleep.
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.
D001827:Body Height; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D014068:Tonsillectomy