Paediatric endocrinology

Abstract

This chapter covers paediatric endocrinology. It starts with normal growth, then goes on to short stature, and constitutional delay of growth and puberty. Primary and secondary growth hormone deficiency are then explained, and treatment is outlined alongside GH resistance. It goes on to hypothyroidism, coeliac disease, skeletal dysplasias, and Turner syndrome. Small gestational age, and tall stature and rapid growth are all covered, alongside normal puberty, precocious puberty, and delayed or absent puberty. Normal sexual differentiation and disorders of sexual development and the assessment of ambiguous genitalia are included.