ABP Pediatric Endocrinology case studies
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Pediatric Endocrinology is one of the pediatric subspecialties certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. The ABP offers subspecialty certifying examinations every two years for the subspecialties it administers or co-sponsors with other ABMS boards. Like other ABP subspecialty examinations, it is a half-day, computer-based exam composed of multiple-choice questions, given at Prometric test centers. It is designed for physicians who have completed the training the ABP requires for subspecialty admission and who are pursuing initial certification in the field. The ABP Pediatric Endocrinology case studies are 5 cases and about 2,612 words.
1Short Stature With Delayed Bone Age: GH Deficiency or Normal Variant?
An 8-year-old boy is referred for short stature. His height is 112 cm (SDS −2.6), weight 22 kg (BMI 17.5), and midparental height 172 cm (SDS −0.3).
564 words, about 3 min2Mild TSH Elevation in a Preterm Infant: Treat Now or Repeat?
A preterm infant born at 34 weeks is now 3 weeks old. Newborn screening at 72 hours showed TSH 25 mIU/L; repeat at 2 weeks is TSH 18 mIU/L and free T4 0.8 ng/dL (low for age).
526 words, about 3 min3Salt-Wasting Crisis in a 46,XX Infant With Ambiguous Genitalia
A 3-week-old 46,XX infant presents with vomiting, poor feeding, and dehydration. Weight is 3.2 kg (birth weight 3.6 kg).
500 words, about 3 min4Nocturnal Seizures in an Adolescent With Type 1 Diabetes and Cross-Country
A 15-year-old with type 1 diabetes for 6 years has HbA1c 7.2% on insulin glargine 20 units at bedtime and insulin aspart with meals. He recently joined cross-country and practices from 5 to 7 pm.
516 words, about 3 min5Early Breast Development: Premature Thelarche or Progressive Central Precocity?
A 7-year-old girl presents with breast budding for 6 months. Height is 128 cm (SDS +1.5), growth velocity 8 cm/year, and bone age 9.5 years.
506 words, about 3 min