Interesting case of a boy who kept on growing. Endocrinologists treated him with testosterone to force an early puberty, which can cause the growth plates on the bones to close themselves off.
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I believe I saw the story of this young man on TLC. If I remember correctly the testosterone worked, but I wonder how he’s doing now. It was good to see that he’s surrounded by true friends.
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