Adolescent Growth
\nThe highest risk period for development of osteosarcoma is during the adolescent growth spurt, which suggests an association between rapid bone growth and malignant transformation.
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- \nThe highest risk period for development of osteosarcoma is during the adolescent growth spurt, which suggests an association between rapid bone growth and malignant transformation. (Paediatric solid tumors)
- children and young adolescents growth velocity and bone which is secreted by Sertoli cells of the testes stimulates the (Devendra K. Gupta, Krishna M. Goel - Hutchison’s Paediatrics. chdhe-Jaypee Broth)
- Extreme changes in height and weight are common \nTermed “the adolescent growth spurt”—a period of rapid growth changes in height and weight (ADOLESCENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPEMENT)
- Explain adolescent growth, puberty and the value of longitudinal measurements. (Growth and Development in Children)
- Approximately 2% of adolescent girls have iron-deficiency anemia, largely as a result of their adolescent growth spurt and menstrual blood loss. (Anemia of Inadequate production)
- Arises in the metaphysis of long bones (commonly distal femur/proximal tibia) during periods of rapid bone growth (adolescent growth spurt) (Bone & Soft Tissue Pathology: Cases, Tumors, & Answers — Notes)