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Causes of short stature include:

  • A. Steroids at a dose of> 2 mg/kg for 4 weeks
  • B. Osteogenesis imperfecta
  • C. Hypochondroplasia
  • D. Morquio syndrome
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because prolonged high-dose steroid use can cause growth suppression and short stature. The other options (b-e) are genetic or metabolic conditions that can also cause short stature.