Pediatric Endocrinology

The Pediatric Endocrinology Department at Yeditepe University Hospitals provides evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up services for hormonal and metabolic diseases in infants, children, and adolescents from the neonatal period to 18 years of age . The treatment process for patients is planned taking into account the growth and development characteristics of the children.

What is Pediatric Endocrinology?

Pediatric Endocrinology encompasses the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of growth, development, and endocrine system-related diseases in infants, children, and adolescents from the neonatal period to 18 years of age. This department assesses diseases affecting children's growth and development processes and develops appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans. The diagnostic and treatment process is carried out considering the child's age and developmental characteristics.

When Should You See a Pediatric Endocrinologist?

When children need to have health problems that affect growth and development or are thought to be related to the endocrine system, they should consult the Pediatric Endocrinology Department. Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up procedures are planned based on assessments made by specialist physicians in the field.

What Does the Pediatric Endocrinology Department Deal With?

The main diseases diagnosed and treated at the Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic are:

• Growth and Development Delays,
• Short Stature
• Delayed Puberty, Early Puberty,
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Thyroid Gland Diseases (Goiter - Hypothyroidism - Hyperthyroidism)
• Adrenal Gland Diseases (Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia , Adrenal Insufficiency, Cushing Syndrome),
• Excessive Hair Growth (Hirsutism)
• Menstrual Irregularity
• Turner Syndrome,
• Calcium and Bone Metabolism Disorders
• Pituitary Gland Diseases
• Hypoglycemia,
• Sexual Development Disorders (Micropenis , Undescended Testis, Ambiguous Genital Structures)