Pediatric endocrinology

Approach to the Patient with Achondroplasia—New Considerations for Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment

J Clin Endocrinol MetabPublished Clinical review

Study context

Population
Infants and children with achondroplasia presenting to an endocrinologist
Methodological detailsApproach to the Patient
  • Approach to the Patient

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

  • Some children and their families do not automatically desire vosoritide or other growth-modulating treatment
  • Not all treated children exhibit a response in linear growth
  • Treatment does not negate the need to actively surveil for complications of achondroplasia

Original publication

Approach to the Patient with Achondroplasia—New Considerations for Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. Published 15 January 2025. doi:10.1210/clinem/dgaf017

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