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Pediatric Endocrine Conditions

Meaning

Pediatric endocrine conditions encompass a diverse group of clinical disorders characterized by the hypo- or hyper-secretion of hormones or the impaired action of hormones in infants, children, and adolescents. These conditions significantly impact growth, pubertal development, metabolism, and neurocognitive function during critical developmental periods. Common examples include growth hormone deficiency, type 1 diabetes mellitus, and disorders of sex development.