What is the Role for Pediatric Endocrinologists in the Management of Skeletal Dysplasias?

J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2023 Dec 11:dgad726. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgad726. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTChildren with skeletal dysplasias have not been consistently managed by pediatric endocrinologists despite their recognized expertise in managing genetic growth disorders. Growth-altering treatments have broadened the role of the pediatric endocrinologist to manage and sometimes become primary coordinators for genetic disorders such as Turner syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome. We illustrate how recent advances in understanding the pathophysiology of skeletal disorders and the development of targeted treatments provide an opportunity for pediatric endocrinologists to further expand their role in managing certain skeletal dysplasias including achondroplasia.PMID:38078681 | DOI:10.1210/clinem/dgad726
Source: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Source Type: research