Short Stature in Children: Case Scenarios and Management | Dr. Mohamed Wasfy El Abiary | KidsHeart

In this informative session from the 11th International Pediatric Conference, Dr. Mohamed Wasfy El Abiary, Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital, explores the complexities of diagnosing and managing short stature in children. Delivered in collaboration with KidsHeart Medical Center across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain, the session offers in-depth insights for pediatricians, families, and specialists. Dr. El Abiary defines short stature as height significantly below the average for a child’s age and sex and walks through detailed case studies illustrating the wide range of causes. From constitutional delay and familial short stature to endocrine disorders such as growth hormone deficiency and hypothyroidism, the talk highlights the diagnostic process, including growth velocity tracking, bone age evaluation, and genetic testing. He discusses when to refer children to pediatric endocrinologists and how to differentiate between normal growth variation and pathological short stature. The role of growth hormone therapy, including newer long-acting treatments and ethical considerations around its use for idiopathic short stature, is also addressed. This lecture is essential viewing for pediatricians and healthcare professionals across the UAE involved in child growth assessment and endocrinology. To learn more about pediatric endocrinology services at KidsHeart across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain, visit: https://kidsheart.ae #KidsHeart #Dubai #AbuDhabi #AlAin #ShortStature #ChildGrowth #PediatricEndocrinology #GrowthHormone #KidsHealth #PediatricsUAE #HormonalDisorders #DrMohamedElAbiary #UAEHealthcare #PediatricConference 📍 KidsHeart UAE Clinic Locations: Dubai: Unit 302, Al Razi Building 64, Dubai Healthcare City Abu Dhabi: Villa No. 68, Delma Street, Al Nahyan Al Ain: Building 13, Al Ain Cromwell Hospital, Al Jimi District ☎️ Contact us: Dubai: +971 4 420 6606 Abu Dhabi: +971 2 666 1688 Al Ain: +971 3 755 7333