SECTION 4.3.10:
Endocrine disorders
Although children with HIV often present with failure to thrive and poor growth, this is seldom as a direct result of endocrine disorders. 17
Potential causes of these impairments and rehabilitation interventions are shown in the table below.
Table 4.3.10: Clinical Aspects of Endocrine Disorders
| Impairments | Possible etiologies | Rehabilitation Interventions |
|---|---|---|
| Poor growth | Secondary infection of endocrine glands Malignancy Protease inhibitors |
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17 Dreimane D and Geffner M. 2005. Endocrine Disorders. In: Textbook of Pediatric HIV Care. Edited by Zeichner S and Read J. Cambridge