Auxological and endocrinological features in internationally adopted children.

Stefano Stagi, Valeria Papacciuoli, Djibril Boiro, Chiara Maggioli, Niane Ndeye Ndambao, Stefania Losi, Elena Chiappini, Sonia Toni, Ousmane Ndiaye

Journal: Italian journal of pediatrics 2021;46(1):82

PMID: 32522220

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Abstract

In internationally adopted children disorders of linear growth, puberty development, thyroid function, and bone metabolism are frequently reported. It is important that these children receive careful auxological and endocrinological evaluations and follow-up.Pediatricians and other healthcare providers should be aware that auxological and endocrinological problems are common in newly arrived international adoptees.

Address: Health Sciences Department, University of Florence, Anna Meyer Children's University Hospital, Viale Pieraccini 24, 50139, Florence, Italy. [email protected].; Health Sciences Department, University of Florence, Anna Meyer Children's University Hospital, Viale Pieraccini 24, 50139, Florence, Italy.; Service Universitaire de Pediatrie, UCAD, Dakar, Senegal.

DOI: 10.1186/s13052-020-00832-5

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MeSH Terms: Adoption, Child, Child, Adopted, Endocrine System Diseases, Growth Disorders, Humans, International Cooperation