hrp0097p2-292 | Late Breaking | ESPE2023

Accuracy of opportunistic height measurements in a tertiary pediatric hospital in Riyadh

Almulhem Beshaier , Babiker Amir , Awadalla Asma , Masud Nazish , Albraikan Ahmed , Almutairi Bassam , Al Dubayee Mohammed , Abed Omer

Background: Short stature is the commonest problem encountered in endocrine clinics. Accuracy in opportunistic measurements is helpful in guiding subsequent management regarding medication doses including growth hormone treatment. Our study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors affecting inaccurate height measurements in different non-Endo clinic visits in our tertiary institute.Methods: A retrospective cohort study...