hrp0098rfc5.5 | Growth and Syndromes | ESPE2024

Searching for associated dysmorphic and cardiac abnormalities in youth tall basketball players

Gregorova Katerina , Plachy Lukas , Dusatkova Petra , Maratova Klara , Kodytkova Aneta , Iurchenko Olena , Chaloupecky jr. Vaclav , Pruhova Stepanka

Introduction: Tall stature (TS) is defined as height taller > +2 SD. Subjects with TS are not usually genetically nor clinically tested unless having a suspicion for a specific disease. Young basketball players used to be healthy children who are exposed to enormous physical stress in trainings and matches.Aims: To evaluate the syndromic features via anthropometric assessment, to reveal possible hidden cardiologic ano...