Constitutional tall stature

Description

Constitutional (familial) tall stature, a variant of the normal pattern of childhood growth and development, is defined as a condition in which the height of an individual is more than 2 SD above the corresponding mean height for a normal subject of the same age and gender. Distinguishing features are a family history of tall stature and lack of dimorphism or other clinical features suggesting pathologic causes of abnormally rapid growth.

Inclusions

• Constitutional gigantism

Exclusions from above levels

• 5A50.1 – Pseudohypoparathyroidism
• 18 – Pregnancy, childbirth or the puerperium
• http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1004987305 – Transitory endocrine or metabolic disorders specific to fetus or newborn