Disorders in Growth

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Category: CME
Sub-Category: ENDO/PEDS
Date: 5/28/2006
Time:8:00 AM to 8:45 AM
Facility: Moscone Convention Center
Location: E-134
Description: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
Recognize normal vs abnormal growth velocity in children and adolescents
Distinguish variations in the normal growth pattern seen in Familial Short Stature and Constitutional Delay of Growth
Differentiate etiologies in the workup of pathological Short Stature
Explain the role of growth hormone therapy

Short Stature in the pediatric and adolescent patient can occur as a normal variation of the growth pattern as seen in Familial Short Stature or Constitutional Delay of Growth. A missed or delayed diagnosis of pathological short stature can have a profound impact on final adult height. Timely diagnosis and treatment of the underlying etiology, prior to puberty, can result in patients more closely attaining their predicted adult height.
Speaker(s): Holly Jodon M.P.A.S., PA-C 


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