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[Clinical guidelines «Precocious puberty»].

V A Peterkova¹, I L Alimova², E B Bashnina³

¹Endocrinology Research Center.

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Summary

Precocious puberty, early development of secondary sex characteristics, requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Clinical guidelines aid practitioners in managing this pediatric endocrinology issue for optimal growth and well-being.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Endocrinology
Child Development

Background:

Precocious puberty presents a significant challenge in pediatric endocrinology due to its diverse clinical and etiological factors.
Early onset of secondary sexual characteristics (before age 8 in girls, 9 in boys) necessitates timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide practitioners with updated clinical guidelines for managing precocious puberty.
To outline evidence-based approaches for diagnosis and treatment.

Main Methods:

Review of epidemiological data.
Modern classification of precocious puberty.
Evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Main Results:

The guidelines offer a structured overview of precocious puberty.
Information on epidemiology, classification, diagnosis, and treatment is presented.
Focus on pathogenetically justified treatment for optimal outcomes.

Conclusions:

Effective management of precocious puberty is crucial for achieving final height and preventing psychosocial issues.
Clinical guidelines serve as an essential tool for healthcare providers.
Adherence to evidence-based medicine ensures optimal patient care.