ICD-11 definition : 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.;
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.