Child & Adolescent Growth and Development Unit – Pediatric Endocrinology

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Physical growth and development in children and adolescents are important indicators of health. Systematic assessment can contribute to the early identification of growth disorders and endocrine conditions.

Conditions evaluated and treated include:

diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents
growth and height disorders
body weight disorders
puberty disorders, including precocious or delayed puberty
premature adrenarche
pediatric endocrine and genetic disorders
changes in physical growth requiring further investigation
thyroid disorders.

Depending on the findings of the clinical assessment and the child’s growth rate, further laboratory testing, follow-up or appropriate treatment may be recommended.