Late appearance of bone nucleus, small development
Physical stunting and stunting are the hallmarks of endemic Cretinism. The patient is short and uneven, with the lower part of the body being shorter than the upper part, and delayed bone development, manifested by the delayed appearance of the bone nucleus and small development.
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