Pediatrics

This specialization addresses all congenital and acquired endocrine disorders, with a particular focus on: Growth abnormalities, Thyroid disorders, Pubertal development disorders, Calcium-phosphorus metabolism abnormalities, Obesity, Chronic and rare endocrine diseases, including endocrine complications of oncologic treatments and endocrine features of genetic syndromes.

The unit has recognized expertise in managing the following conditions: Prader-Willi Syndrome, Noonan Syndrome, Klinefelter Syndrome, Turner Syndrome, Septo-Optic Dysplasia.

The department is a Regional Reference Center for the prescription of growth hormone therapy.

The unit provides inpatient care for children and adolescents with newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, focusing on initiating therapy and equipping patients and families with essential knowledge for managing the condition at home.

As a Regional Reference Center for Advanced Technologies, the unit is authorized to prescribe and implement the latest-generation technologies for diabetes care.

The multidisciplinary outpatient clinic involves collaboration among a diabetologist, a dietitian, and a psychologist.

Additionally, with the support of the Diabetology and Endocrinology Research Laboratory, the unit specializes in diagnosing genetic metabolic diseases linked to glycemic homeostasis disorders, such as MODY (Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young).

This unit focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, care, and follow-up of children and adolescents with acute and chronic respiratory and allergic diseases. Services include skin allergy testing, oral provocation tests for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and oral tolerance induction procedures.

Extensive expertise has been developed in managing both acute and chronic respiratory diseases, with particular emphasis on the treatment and long-term follow-up of bronchial asthma. Pulmonary function tests are conducted through the pulmonology service. Sweat tests are also performed for the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.

The S.O.U. Gastroenterology unit addresses the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric gastroenterological and nutritional disorders. Key conditions managed include: Celiac disease, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Constipation, Abdominal pain, Chronic diarrhea, Helicobacter pylori infection, Eosinophilic enteropathies.

The unit has significant expertise in managing chronic inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures include upper and lower endoscopy (esophagogastroscopy and ileocolonoscopy), performed with dedicated equipment under deep sedation.

Other diagnostic tools include: Video capsule endoscopy, Urea breath test, pH-impedance monitoring, Anorectal and esophageal manometry. A multidisciplinary approach is employed to address nutritional disorders in children with cerebral or complex conditions, including PEG placement and enteral nutrition management.

Comprehensive diagnostic, clinical, and therapeutic care is provided for congenital and acquired diseases of the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas. Special attention is devoted to neonatal hepatobiliary disorders, including: Liver Failure, Neonatal hemochromatosis, Biliary atresia, Neonatal sclerosing cholangitis.

The unit also manages common liver conditions such as: Viral hepatitis, Steatosis and steatohepatitis, Wilson’s disease, Autoimmune hepatitis, Cholestasis, Portal hypertension. Endoscopic treatments for hepatobiliary disorders are delivered in collaboration with the digestive endoscopy service.

The unit has extensive expertise in managing young patients requiring liver transplantation. In partnership with leading liver transplant centers, comprehensive care and follow-up are provided for pediatric transplant recipients throughout their treatment journey.

The Rheumatology service specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic rheumatic diseases and immune system disorders. Expertise includes managing conditions such as: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Rheumatic fever, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Juvenile dermatomyositis, Vasculitis, including Kawasaki Disease, Henoch-Schönlein Purpura, and Polyarteritis Nodosa.

The service provides comprehensive care for patients requiring diagnostic assessment at disease onset, those experiencing severe flare-ups, and long-term follow-up for chronic conditions. Care is delivered through a multidisciplinary approach, integrating other pediatric specialties such as ophthalmology, orthopedics, and cardiology.

Recent efforts have focused on managing recurrent fevers of non-infectious origin, particularly autoinflammatory diseases such as: Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS), TRAPS (Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor-Associated Periodic Syndrome).

This unit specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, care, and follow-up of children and adolescents with a wide range of congenital or acquired dermatological conditions. Services include outpatient consultations, specialist evaluations, and skin biopsies.

Clinical activities are conducted within the outpatient clinic, Day Hospital, and, for more complex conditions, through scheduled inpatient care following appropriate outpatient screening.

The unit has developed significant expertise in managing inflammatory skin diseases, including: Atopic dermatitis, Psoriasis, Allergic dermatitis, Infectious skin conditions (fungal, viral, and bacterial), Acne and associated disorders.

A particular focus is dedicated to vascular malformations. The unit serves as a regional reference center for hemangiomas, offering innovative therapeutic approaches.

The Nephrourology service specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic kidney diseases, as well as associated immune system disorders. Comprehensive care and follow-up are provided for common nephrourological conditions, including: Urinary tract infections, Acute and chronic nephritis, Acute and chronic kidney Failure, Urinary tract malformations, Vesicoureteral reflux, Kidney stones, Nephropathies and congenital malformations.

Care is delivered through outpatient services, Day Hospital settings, and for more complex renal conditions, through scheduled inpatient care. The unit collaborates closely with referral centers for nephrological surgery to ensure comprehensive management of congenital genitourinary malformations.

This unit focuses on rare diseases, with the primary goal of coordinating and delivering integrated care to patients affected by genetic syndromes and metabolic disorders.

The team has extensive expertise in managing a wide range of conditions, including: Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Various chromosomal disorders, such as Down Syndrome. Managing rare diseases requires a multidisciplinary approach to address complex health needs. The medical team emphasizes accurate diagnosis and ongoing follow-up, fostering collaboration among various specialists and ensuring individualized therapeutic decisions tailored to the needs of both the child and their family.

In collaboration with the Medical Genetics Service, molecular diagnostics are performed using cutting-edge technologies.