Case study: Puberty
A 4-year-old girl is referred to the local paediatric endocrine unit with signs of pubertal development.
Case study: Growth disorder
A 14-year-old boy is referred by his doctor with concerns about his growth.
Case study: Prader-Willi syndrome
A 6 years and 5-month-old girl with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) attends endocrine clinic with her mother. She was first seen by the endocrine team at 18 months old and the referral was made by a geneticist. Mum reports she has been obsessive and extremely challenging with her behaviour around food, and she is concerned about her child’s weight.
Case History – Ambiguous Genitalia
Three-week-old baby referred to the paediatric endocrine clinic from a general paediatrician with ambiguous genitalia, accompanied by very anxious and upset parents.
Case History – The Importance of Thorough History Taking
A 4-year-old girl, referred to the Paediatric Assessment Unit by the GP, with a 2-week history of a cough, feeling unwell, and tired. Accompanied by her mother.
Case study: A girl aged 15 is referred to an Endocrine Clinic for short stature and delayed puberty
A girl aged 15 years and 2 months is referred to the Endocrine Clinic for short stature and delayed puberty.