An 11-year-old boy is brought in for an annual physical examination by his mother. You suspect _____ when you measure his arm span at 65 inches and his height at 60 inches.
A)premature pubarche
B)hypothyroidism
C)scoliosis
D)Marfan syndrome
E)dwarfism

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Arm span that is greater than a child's height is associated with Marfan syndrome. These children can have cardiovascular problems and should be thoroughly evaluated.

An 11-Year-Old Boy Is Brought in for an Annual Physical