Pediatric endocrinology
What does this specialty do?
The Pediatric Endocrinology service of the Fundación Valle del Lili It focuses on the diagnosis and management of hormonal and metabolic disorders in children and adolescents from the neonatal period up to 18 years of age. It addresses growth disturbances, pubertal development, thyroid function, glucose and lipid metabolism, as well as complex endocrine diseases, offering comprehensive, specialized care tailored to each stage of childhood and adolescent development.
Diseases it treats
Pediatric Endocrinology comprehensively addresses the following conditions:
- Growth disorders:
- Growth retardation
- tall
- short stature
- Pubertal disorders:
- Early puberty
- Delayed puberty
- Menstrual disorders
- Thyroid diseases:
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroiditis
- Goiter
- Thyroid nodules
- Thyroid cancer
- Childhood obesity
- Metabolic disorders:
- Glucose metabolism disorders
- Lipid metabolism disorders
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hormonal disorders:
- Adrenal disorders
- Hormonal complications secondary to treatments or diseases
- Disorders of sexual development
- Bone disorders
- Pituitary disorders
Procedures and treatments
The service offers specialized medical diagnosis and treatment for pediatric endocrine disorders, including:
- Diagnosis and specialized medical management of pediatric endocrine diseases
- Advanced therapies, such as:
- Comprehensive management of diabetes mellitus with insulin pump.
- Multidisciplinary approach to complex conditions, including:
- Eating disorder
- Endocrine development disorders
- Family support throughout the entire care process
- Coordination with other medical specialties
The care guarantees comprehensive, continuous management focused on the well-being of the child or adolescent.
Complementary specialties
Exam preparation
Does not apply
Schedule an appointment
Request your appointment with the specialists in Pediatric Endocrinology.
Contact
Call us: (+57) 602 331 9090 ext. 7337
