Osseous changes due to hypothyroidism that are predominant in children may include all of the following except _________.

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Shepherd's crook deformity is more commonly associated with conditions like fibrous dysplasia, not hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism in children can lead to delayed closure of sutures with Wormian bones, bullet-shaped vertebrae, and brachycephaly due to the slowed bone growth and development.

Osseous Changes Due to Hypothyroidism That Are Predominant in Children