Short stature Below the 3rd percentile or -2SD than that of his or her peers Short stature has many causes the pathologic short stature should be suspected in children who have an abnormal growth velocity or who are significantly short for their familyShort stature • Below the 3rd percentile or －2SD than that of his or her peers • Short stature has many causes, the pathologic short stature should be suspected in children who have an abnormal growth velocity or who are significantly short for their family