hrp0086rfc3.6 | Pituitary | ESPE2016

Priority Target Conditions of Growth-Monitoring in Children: Toward Consensus

Scherdel Pauline , Reynaud Rachel , Pietrement Christine , Salaun Jean-Francois , Bellaiche Marc , Arnould Michel , Chevallier Bertrant , Carel Jean-Claude , Piloquet Hugues , Jobez Emmanuel , Cheymol Jacques , Heude Barbara , Chalumeau Martin

Background: Growth monitoring of apparently healthy children aims at early detection of severe underlying conditions. Strong empirical evidence shows that current practices of growth monitoring are suboptimal. Practice standardisation with validated tools requires answering two questions: Which conditions should be targeted? How should abnormal growth be defined?Objective and hypotheses: To obtain consensus on a short list of priority target conditions o...